Depression

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!

 

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!

 

Adjusting to a New Place to Live

Posted on 01/09/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR; Starting post-secondary school often involves major life changes, like moving away from home, adjusting to a new city, or living with roommates, all of which can be be stressful. Balancing these adjustments with academic pressures and social life can feel overwhelming. If these challenges are affecting your wellbeing, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance.  Attending post-secondary school for the first time often means a change of address if you don’t live in the same city as the school. Perhaps you’re living away from home for the first time. Maybe you’ve moved from a rural… Read More Here!

 

Model of action and perceived power (MAPP)

Posted on 22/03/2017 in Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues

TL;DR: The MAPP (Model of Action and Perceived Power) is a visual framework designed to clarify BDSM roles, labels, and interactions by separating the concepts of power (Dominant/Submissive) and action (Top/Bottom). It maps intensity, role fluidity, and effective interaction patterns, including switches and the “Tilted Alpha” dynamic, to better explain relational and sexual dynamics. This model aims to improve understanding, communication, and research in BDSM while providing a useful tool for both community members and therapists. TL;DR: The MAPP (Model of Action and Perceived Power) is a visual framework designed to clarify BDSM roles, labels, and interactions, by separating the… Read More Here!

 

Psychological Cause & Effect of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning. TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning.  Are you experiencing Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? If you… Read More Here!

 

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