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What are the Different Types of Therapists in Ontario?

Mandy Sandhu
12 Feb 2025

Navigating the landscape of mental health services and addiction treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the roles and qualifications of various therapists in Ontario. Knowing the distinctions between psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, psychiatrists, and other professionals is essential for making informed decisions for yourself or others. This guide aims to clarify the types of therapists in Canada,...

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What is High-Functioning Anxiety?

Mandy Sandhu
5 Feb 2025

Imagine someone you know who seems to have it all together—a successful career, an active social life, and an ability to handle everything with apparent ease. While their outward success may appear enviable, it could be masking an inner struggle with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health challenges, affecting millions worldwide. In Canada, the...

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Counselling vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?

Mandy Sandhu
15 Jan 2025

“Counselling” and “therapy” are terms often used interchangeably when discussing treatment options for mental health concerns. However, while they both involve talking to a mental health professional, they differ in some important ways. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed choice about which approach supports your mental health best. Let’s break down the differences (and similarities) between therapy...

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How to Stay Sober During the Holidays

Mandy Sandhu
26 Nov 2024

Maintaining sobriety is hard. Maintaining it during the holidays is even more difficult. Whether you’ve been sober for a long time, or just recently, the holidays increase temptations and bring along additional social pressure. As the holidays approach, we’ve prepared this guide to support those struggling with alcohol addiction and maintaining sobriety. At Freedom From Addiction, we acknowledge the hard...

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10 Signs of Burnout and How to Combat Them

Mandy Sandhu
1 Aug 2024

Burnout is a modern phenomenon that develops with increased responsibilities and overwhelming stress despite the same constraints. It’s often due to overwork, unrealistic timelines, and a lack of downtime in your personal life. Today, burnout is common, as people juggle multiple jobs, children, hobbies, societal expectations, and more. Untreated job burnout can lead to many physical and mental health problems,...

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The Rehab Waitlist Length Is Too Long: What Now?

Kate Pindera
14 Jun 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 39.5 million people around the world have drug use addiction. In Canada, at least 200 lives are lost per day due to tobacco, drug, and alcohol addiction. Looking at these figures, we can’t ignore the exceedingly alarming prevalence of addiction and its devastating effects on our communities. Unfortunately, even when a person...

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How Canada’s Government Rehab Centres are Failing Addicts

Anthony Sarra
3 May 2024

Early intervention and prompt access to addiction treatment services can mean life and death for people struggling with substance abuse. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done for countless Canadians who cannot afford private addiction centres and whose lives are hanging by a thread given the long waiting list in a government-funded rehab centre in Ontario and beyond. The Biggest...

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6 Tips For Living With Someone With OCD

Mandy Sandhu
11 May 2023

While it’s normal to double-check whether you locked your front door, see if you’ve unplugged your computer from its charging station, or sanitize your work desk each time you come into the office, these traits become a problem when they consume so much of your time that it interferes with your waking life. Unfortunately, this is what life can be...

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Talking About Mental Health With Your Children: A How-To Guide

Mandy Sandhu
22 Mar 2023

Around 70% of adults with mental health issues first experienced symptoms before they turned 18. Unfortunately, less than 20% of Canada’s youth suffering from mental illness receive treatment. Talking about mental health is something you can do to equip your children with the knowledge they need to dissect complicated feelings; no matter if they are struggling or not. Here are...

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Recognizing Depression in Teens: The Signs You Need to Know

Mandy Sandhu
15 Mar 2023

Depression in teens can manifest in various ways. What may seem like normal teenage behaviour or the result of hormonal changes could be the beginnings of teen depression. Recognizing the symptoms right away is your best chance to help them through it. Depression in teens is different than in adults because they are exposed to different triggers, environments and challenges....

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