Blog

Video: What Is The Impact Of Mental Health In The Workplace?

Posted on 28/09/2021 in Corporate Care

Mental and psychological health concerns can have a significant impact on the way we think about ourselves, relate to others, and interact with our environment. They affect our thoughts, feelings, abilities and behaviours. Employees with mental and psychological health issues may doubt their abilities and competency, feel and act less confident or less productive, experience a sense of paranoia with their surrounding s or co-workers, have difficulty concentrating or learning, lose their ability to make decisions, take more time off work, or have difficulties building and maintaining relationships with their supervisors, co-workers, or other stakeholders. The Mental Health Commission of… Read More Here!

15 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Season

Posted on 16/05/2021 in Depression, Stress Management

Summer, winter, and fall may have their fans, but spring is clearly the best season. Even science agrees! 1. TEMPERATURES ARE MODERATE Spring marks the end of blistering winter and the transitional period to scorching summer. The Earth's axis is angled between its closest and furthest position from the Sun, when temperatures are the most extreme. You can finally ditch the winter layers. 2. THERE ARE MORE HOURS IN THE DAY Following the spring equinox, when the Earth’s horizon is perfectly aligned with the Sun, the days begin lasting longer and the nights get shorter. That means you… Read More Here!

Erectile Dysfunction : Medical Cause but Psychological Impact

Posted on 17/11/2020 in Couples Counselling, Depression, Sexual Issues

So, you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), which motivated you to see your doctor and you’ve learned the cause is medical. Now what? There is hope! Although most ED issues are psychologically based, some are medical. Generally speaking, medical causes mean medical treatments! Even though the cause of your ED is physiological – there is a possibility you can alleviate ED by treating the cause. For example, if your condition is diabetes, getting your blood sugar under control can help. Heart failure or other cardio-vascular concerns can be treated and may relieve or partially relieve some of your ED. Medications as… Read More Here!

Improving Your Mental Resiliency and Fitness

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

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 factors found in various mental health literature that indicate good mental health and they include the following:1 Have a sense of purpose in one’s life Able to develop and maintain strong, healthy relationships Feel connected to others Have a good sense of self, including one’s abilities and limitations Able to cope with normal stresses… 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 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 & unfamiliar threats provoke anxiety & even unrealistic fears & racism. Social distancing, effective communication, & public health measures are realistic lines of defense. Stay Informed – Not Overloaded. With major news events, media inundates us with coverage & potential implications – that can create additional stress. Gather information that will help you accurately… Read More Here!