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...
learn moreHow 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...
learn more6 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...
learn moreTalking 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...
learn moreRecognizing 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....
learn moreThe Best Mental Health Podcasts You Should Start Listening To
- Mandy Sandhu
- 17 Oct 2022
Humans are social beings. It’s inherent for us to desire some sort of connection with other people. When this desire isn’t met—and this happens from time to time—it’s perfectly normal to feel lonely. Loneliness isn’t a mental health concern in itself, but there’s a strong link that ties the two together. Fortunately, there are mental health podcasts you can turn...
learn moreBurnout Culture at Work: Why It Shouldn’t Be the Norm
- Mandy Sandhu
- 10 Oct 2022
The word “burnout” was coined by Herbert Freudenberger, an American psychologist, to describe the symptoms of severe stress caused by certain professions. While originally used to refer to severe exhaustion experienced by people in “helping professions,” it has since become the term to describe an occupational phenomenon that results from chronic workplace stress. Some people credit the birth of burnout...
learn more7 Books About Mental Health You Should Read
- Mandy Sandhu
- 28 Jul 2022
Are you currently struggling with your mental health? Do you have a loved one who is in this position? While you may feel alone, nothing could be further from the truth. Consider this statistic: by the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have (or have had) a mental illness. The one thing you must remember is...
learn moreThe Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health & Healing
- Mandy Sandhu
- 21 Feb 2022
Once upon a time, when you were in primary school, you probably filled your notebook with everyday happenings in school, wrote about your crush(es), and drew a couple of hearts here and there. The humdrum of adulthood typically takes away journaling habits and replaces them with something a little less exciting like writing meeting notes, reminders, and to-do lists. Why...
learn moreSimple but Effective Habits to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being in 2022
- Mandy Sandhu
- 17 Jan 2022
There’s a lot of hype about how we should focus on mental health to achieve a happy, well-balanced life. And while we can’t stress enough how true that is, the thing is, we sometimes get so caught up in the big picture that we forget it’s the little things that will bring us there. So what can you do to...
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