Depression

What Does Your Clutter Say About You?

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Modern life is filled with “too much”—too much stuff, screen time, and stress. Clutter isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, often tied to guilt, fear, or the past. Decluttering helps lift that emotional weight, bringing clarity, calm, and space for new experiences. Letting go of what no longer serves you can create room for what truly matters. In today’s world, we seem to be living in a state of “too much.” Just take a look at some of the popular TV shows such as “Hoarders” and “Consumed.” As a culture, we are being consumed by our obsessions to all things.… Read More Here!

 

The Psychology of Grief

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Depression, Grief

By Alisha Sabourin TL;DR: Grief is a natural response to any kind of loss—whether it’s a death, breakup, job change, or lost dream—and it affects the heart more than the mind. Common advice like “be strong” or “just give it time” doesn’t lead to true healing. Real recovery means acknowledging your pain, finding meaning again, and making small, healthy choices that help you move forward without letting loss define your happiness. Have you or anyone you know ever experienced the loss of a pet, moved, experienced a romantic break-up, started school, graduated, lost a job, had changes to your health,… Read More Here!

 

Get The Kids Off the Couch!

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting

TL;DR: Kids today spend most of their time indoors, leading to higher rates of obesity and stress. Research shows that unstructured outdoor play—especially in nature—boosts children’s physical health, mental focus, and emotional well-being. Simply spending time outside, even in the backyard, helps kids grow healthier, happier, and more resilient. Over the last two decades childhood has moved indoors. The average child now spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than six hours each day in front of an electronic screen. What is even more alarming, according to the US Centre for Disease Control… Read More Here!

 

Does Weather Affect Mood?

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Depression

TL;DR: Weather can affect mood, but not always in predictable ways—seasonal preferences, allergies, and disorders like SAD play a role. Adapting plans to the weather and being aware of seasonal effects can help manage mood changes. Have you ever decided to hibernate and have a Netflix marathon after spying snowflakes out the window? Do you feel more energetic as the days get longer? It’s true that mood can be affected by weather, but not always in expected ways, and sometimes not at all. Dr. John Grohol has studied the link between weather and mood extensively and here is a summary… Read More Here!

 

What is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief

TL;DR: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy that helps people process and heal from trauma and emotional distress. Using guided eye movements, it helps the brain reframe painful memories so they feel less overwhelming, leading to lasting relief from issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. What Is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is defined by EMDR Canada as an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma and many other mental health problems. It was discovered by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987.… Read More Here!

 

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