Anxiety

Improving Your Mental Resiliency and Fitness

Posted on 14/09/2020 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act, and maintaining it involves practices like proper sleep, nutrition, regular exercise, and building strong social connections. Managing stress, practicing mindfulness, and challenging negative thoughts are key to improving mental resilience. These habits can help prevent or alleviate mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. According to Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health is a state of well-being, which includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The state of your mental health can affect how you think, feel, and act, thus also various aspects of your life. There are some common… Read More Here!

Psychological Coping During a Pandemic

Posted on 14/03/2020 in Anxiety, Stress Management

Psychological Coping during a Pandemic - by Psychologist's Association of Alberta TL;DR: Pandemics like COVID-19 can trigger anxiety and stress, but staying informed with reliable sources, managing stress through healthy habits, and maintaining social connections can help. It's important to avoid media overload, keep a balanced perspective, and build resilience. Seek professional help if anxiety or sadness becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily life. Pandemics, like COVID-19, challenge the way people cope. During a pandemic it’s not uncommon to experience strong emotions. Psychology helps us to understand normal responses to abnormal events – this can help Albertans cope. Novel &… Read More Here!

Supporting Another Person

Posted on 01/11/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR: If you're worried about someone's mental health, it's important to ask how they're doing and listen without judgment. Offer support, but know when to encourage professional help if needed. Take care of yourself as well, as supporting others can be emotionally draining. Sometimes we get worried about the mental and emotional health of a loved one, friend or acquaintance. Perhaps a friend has confided in you that they are feeling sad and filled with despair. Maybe you’ve noticed a classmate struggling with stress – they’re not sleeping, they’re on edge and feel tremendous pressure to perform well. Or maybe… Read More Here!

Grades and Exam Stress

Posted on 01/10/2019 in Anxiety, Stress Management, Students

TL;DR: Transitioning to university can be overwhelming due to larger class sizes, lecture-style teaching, heavier workloads, and increased responsibility for your own learning. Exams are more frequent and challenging, and the pressure to perform—whether from yourself, your parents, or your program—can feel intense. If stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges are affecting you, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. Most people agree that university and post-secondary studies are vastly different from work done in grade school. For starters, your class size may have risen from about 30 to well over 100! The ability to… Read More Here!

Adjusting to a New Identity

Posted on 15/09/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR: Transitioning to post-secondary studies can make you feel like you’ve lost the identity you had in grade school—whether as an athlete, top student, performer, or popular peer. Adjusting to new challenges, pressures, and changes in social circles can feel overwhelming. If this identity shift is affecting your well-being, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. TL;DR: Transitioning to post-secondary studies can make you feel like you've lost the identity you had in grade school - whether as an athlete, top student, performer, or popular peer. Adjusting to new challenges, pressures, and changes in social circles… Read More Here!

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