Journey to Parenthood We all know that pregnancy isn’t easy, but what about the next steps after the child arrives? After childbirth, you may notice that in addition to juggling your parental responsibilities, you also need to communicate differently with those around regarding your and your child’s needs. In today’s blog article, we are [...]
What is mom rage? Picture yourself, exhausted from sleepless nights because your newborn is keeping you up, trying to soothe your baby whilst your toddler repeatedly asks you to play a game with them and also trying to prepare lunch. If you’re familiar with this situation then you may well have felt anger building [...]
What is suicide? Suicide refers to the act of someone taking their own life. Worldwide, roughly one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. For every suicide there are many more attempted suicides. People experiencing suicidal thoughts can often feel alone and overwhelmed with them but many people think about suicide at some point. [...]
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community Individuals in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQ+) community experience overwhelmingly high rates of mental health problems. It is often found that mental health challenges in this community are largely due to discrimination, bias, and stigma related to their orientationWritten by Human Rights Campaign [...]
What is emotional eating? Have you ever found yourself reaching for some biscuits when you’re stressed at work? Or snacking on ice cream after a break up? Maybe you reward yourself for finishing a project with some cake? Or mindlessly munch on crisps when you’re bored? If you answer yes to any of these [...]
What is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders are classified as mental illnesses, which can be complex and potentially life-threatening depending on the severity. These disorders are marked by certain thoughts and attitudes regarding good, eating, body image, as well as behavioral changes. They can be found in anyone, regardless of age, weight, shape, gender, [...]
Have you ever heard of or tried the practice of affirmations? Affirmations, or to affirm oneself through positive statements, is becoming an increasingly popular action in people’s self-care routines. In addition, affirmations can help counter negative emotional experiences, such as self-doubt and anxiety. But why are affirmations so popular? For some, on a surface [...]
What is people pleasing? We most likely all know someone who could be considered a people pleaser. Our family, friends, co-workers or neighbours may be people pleasers. Perhaps we're even a people pleaser ourselves. People pleasers put other people’s needs before their own. They drop everything to help someone else even if they don’t like [...]
What is Imposter Syndrome? Do you feel like you landed your promotion at work due to luck rather than skill? Or that at any moment your boss is going to discover that you’re a fraud? If so, then you’re not alone. This common experience, first brought to light in 1978, is called Imposter Syndrome and [...]
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological disorder, which impacts around 4.4 percent of adults in the United States. It is more commonly diagnosed in men. In adults, it is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, which tends to interfere with the individual's work/education, relationships, and home [...]
