The Holiday Season is here and many people assume the Holidays and depression go together. In addition to assuming the Holidays and depression go together, people assume that suicide rates increase during this time of year. Well according to the statistics from the CDC, suicide rates actually drop during the Holiday Season. The study by […]
Halloween has passed this week which means the Holiday Season is coming up fast and for many people. Instead of the Holidays being a happy time for many people it’s a very stressful time that they wish they could avoid. The Holidays can bring up family issues that have never been resolved and these issues […]
Why is receiving early mental health interventions important for Canadian youth? According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, individuals aged 15-24 (youth) made up about 12% of the Canadian population. Addressing the mental health issues of young adults is crucial for several reasons, as this stage of life is a critical period for personal, social, […]
Mastering Self Sabotage: 7 Secrets to Unlock Your Potential Self-sabotage often masks itself as an enemy, but it’s more like a protector, shielding us from the unknowns and fears that come with reaching our deepest desires. In this quest, we explore self-sabotage’s intricacies, aiming to disarm it. Let’s unveil the seven secrets to conquer self-sabotage […]
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping is a powerful mind-body technique that combines elements of Western psychology and Eastern medicine. It involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on and verbalizing emotions, thoughts, or memories. EFT Tapping has gained widespread popularity due to its potential transformative effects on emotional well-being and […]
We have had an epidemic of children and teenagers dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings and drug overdoses, since the pandemic (CDC). In fact, many statistics show that this epidemic started prior to the pandemic (CDC). With the state of the world and our Country over the past six weeks, we are going to […]
As of 2023, Indigenous youth in Toronto continue to grapple with a complex interplay of mental health issues, significantly influenced by historical trauma, systemic inequities, and ongoing challenges in accessing culturally appropriate care. The legacies of colonization, residential schools, and cultural dislocation have left profound impacts, contributing to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and substance […]
Halloween is here which means the Holiday season will be beginning. The Holidays are typically a happy time for many people. However, for others it can be a very difficult time. Especially this year with two wars going on in the world and we are averaging 2 mass shootings a day in the US (CDC). […]
In the ever-evolving field of psychology, the understanding of trauma and its profound effects on human health and behavior has undergone significant transformations. The inclusion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd Ed.) in 1980 was a pivotal moment, recognizing the severe impact that harrowing experiences, such […]
Dealing with teenagers, at times, can be very difficult for parents, especially when teenagers think they have all the answers. In my experience as a psychotherapist who has been working with teenagers as for over 25 years, I am a strong believer in allowing teenagers to learn from their mistakes. When they make mistakes there […]
