Mental Health

From Worry to Ready: Six Steps to a Smooth School Return

Posted on 02/09/2025 in Children, Mental Health, Parenting

TL;DR: Back-to-school season can bring stress for both kids and parents due to new routines, social pressures, and rising expectations. Psychologist Michelle Richards-Thompson shares six practical tips—like validating feelings, establishing routines, and modeling calm—to help families feel more prepared and connected. Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and jitters. New teachers, unfamiliar classmates, shifting routines, and rising academic expectations can rattle even highly confident kids. Parents feel it, too. On top of supporting big feelings, you’re wrangling supplies, schedules, transportation, and sometimes tight budgets—pressure that can spill over at home just when your child needs your calm. As a… Read More Here!

 

The Healing Power of Water: A Path to Better Mental Health

Posted on 08/07/2025 in Healing, Mental Health

TL;DR: Spending time near water—whether swimming, walking by a lake, or sitting by the ocean—has powerful mental health benefits. Known as “blue spaces,” these environments help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression through calming sights and sounds. Swimming also promotes mindfulness and mood-boosting endorphins, making water a valuable, often-overlooked tool for emotional well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present, maintaining good mental health has never been more important. While therapy, medication, and exercise are commonly recognized strategies for mental well-being, there's one powerful and often overlooked tool: water. Whether it’s swimming in a pool, walking… Read More Here!

 

Nutrition and Mental Health: It’s Not Just About the Food

Posted on 28/04/2025 in Mental Health, Nutrition

TL;DR: Nutrition is about more than diets and weight loss—it's also about our relationship with food and our bodies. Societal pressure, weight stigma, and the dieting industry often distort our understanding of health, ignoring key factors like genetics, access to care, and social conditions. True health involves respecting body diversity, focusing on sustainable habits, and considering the bigger picture beyond just body size. When we think of nutrition, it’s easy to focus on supplements, diet plans, eating patterns, and weight loss. However, this is not all that nutrition encompasses. It also involves our relationship with food and our bodies, two… Read More Here!

 

Mental Health Challenges Faced by Athletes

Posted on 22/04/2025 in Mental Health, Sports Psychology

TL;DR: Athletes face intense mental pressures—from performance demands to anxiety and burnout—that are often invisible but deeply impactful. Mental health is just as crucial as physical fitness, and sports psychology can help athletes manage stress, build resilience, and stay focused. Insight Psychological in Edmonton offers specialized support to help athletes strengthen their mental game and thrive both on and off the field. In the world of sports, physical strength, speed, and endurance often take center stage. But behind the scenes, many athletes face mental health challenges that are just as demanding, and often far less visible. From anxiety and depression… Read More Here!

 

The Power of Self-Love and Self-Compassion: Why They Matter for Your Mental Health

Posted on 15/04/2025 in Body Image, Goals and Intentions, Mental Health

TL;DR: Self-love and self-compassion are essential for mental health, helping reduce stress, anxiety, and self-criticism while building resilience and emotional well-being. Contrary to common myths, these practices aren't selfish or complacent—they encourage growth and healthier relationships. By being kinder to yourself, setting boundaries, and embracing imperfection, you can foster a stronger, more balanced sense of self. I can’t tell you how many times someone has quoted Ru Paul in session - “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” For these clients in these moments, self-love feels like something unattainable. It’s easy to… Read More Here!

 

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