A Formula For Change
Mental Health & Stigma
Taking care of yourself is imperative if you want to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also helpful for individuals who are battling depression, and physical health issues. Getting to a place where you feel healthy and strong is an important part of self-care, but there are different methods for everyone. The key is to try a few things to see what works best for you.
Healthy Aging
Empty Nest Syndrome? How about healthy and active ageing… It’s a fallacy that most ageing people aspire to be younger or to stay young.…
Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder and Its Symptoms
He worries it could be life-threatening and wants a diagnosis before it is too late. The doctor runs a battery of tests and scans…
5 science-backed ways to optimize your mental health
While there is no substitute for therapy and treatment for mental health conditions, there are lifestyle changes, happiness habits and attitudes that all of…
Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide according to a scientific brief released by the World…
Stop Self-Sabotage, Get Your Brain on Your Side…
Why We Engage in Self-Sabotage – and How to Stop We all do things we don’t want to do – filing taxes, emptying the…
Cozy Up to Winter and Say Goodbye to…
Cozy up and say Goodbye to Seasonal Affective Disorder! It’s that time of year – when we have to dress up like an Arctic…
The Psychological Impact of Cancer Recovery: Moving Forward
The many emotions of cancer Fighting cancer is an extremely challenging experience – both physically and mentally. Individuals who have cancer often experience anxiety,…
How to Get Someone to Go To Therapy
A lot of us probably have someone (or two…or three..) in our lives who we can’t help but think just needs some hardcore therapy.…
10 ways to prevent boredom this winter
We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our respective provinces too try and prevent boredom. But with the…
Do Your Habits Support or Sabotage Your Health?
Here’s How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Diet and Exercise Routine Diet and exercise can overcome bad health habits…the elusive pillars of well-being. These…
Stigma and Bias
Check out Shift founder and registered psychologist Andrea McTague’s interview on this topic on CBC’s Edmonton AM show with Mark Connolley which no longer…
Self-Care: A Look At The Mental Health Benefits
Self-care is all over the news these days. More people are discovering exactly what it means and what it can do for physical, mental…
