Mental Health

Go With Your Gut – The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Posted on 06/03/2025 in Health&Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition

Practitioners in many health fields are incorporating a more holistic approach when working with clients to help improve overall well-being. When it comes to mental health treatment from a holistic lens, physical activity, sleep, and nutrition are important considerations to explore. In Canada, March is recognized as Nutrition Month, and in honour of that, we will explore one aspect of the connection between our brains and our nutrition by looking at the connection between our gut health and our mental health! “Go with your gut” or “gut-wrenching” are terms used when needing to make tough decisions or feeling something deeply.… Read More Here!

Tips for New Years Goals & Sticking to Them

Posted on 06/01/2025 in Goals and Intentions, Mental Health

The month of January provides a fresh start, a time to thoughtfully consider what you want to accomplish for this new year. Instead of typically making resolutions, what if you were to begin by identifying your intentions? An intention is a theme for, or a path you can take to achieve balance in your life. When we live with purpose and in alignment with our values, our self-confidence and overall happiness improves. Intentions help us move towards creating the life we want. From there, we set goals to achieve our desired outcomes. First, we start by brainstorming a list… Read More Here!

The Ecology of Us: Managing Mental Health During the Perinatal Period, Together

Posted on 25/09/2024 in Mental Health, Perinatal Care

Written by: Izabela Bienko, Registered Provisional Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator of Spring Reproductive & Perinatal Wellness Centre Understanding Connection and Mental Well-Being How we connect and function alongside each other is fundamental to mental well-being, and health in general. Taking an ecological perspective is especially important for health care providers during the perinatal period, the time when women and families are planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy and the first year post-partum. It can be a shift to think about our mental health as not just how well we manage on the inside, or internally, but also how well we… Read More Here!

Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Posted on 09/05/2024 in Corporate Care, Mental Health, Workplace

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, “70% of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14% don’t think theirs is healthy or safe at all.” This kind of number can have a detrimental impact on people’s personal lives, which can contribute to having a negative impact on the workplace. Understanding Psychological Safety A psychologically safe workplace is an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing themselves, taking risks, owning their mistakes and sharing their opinions and ideas without fear of any negative consequences. This type of workplace is one where effort is… Read More Here!

The Impacts of Technology on Children and their Mental Health

Posted on 05/04/2024 in Children, Mental Health, Technology, Teens

In today’s tech-driven world, technology offers undeniable benefits, however, we must not ignore its concerning impact on mental health, especially among children. The rise in screen time and social media use among children has been linked to a surge in mental health issues, affecting their social skills and overall well-being. This intricate relationship between screen time and mental health emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to technology usage. Prioritizing the holistic health and development of our younger generations requires us to address these challenges proactively as we navigate the digital landscape. Throughout this blog post we will discuss the… Read More Here!