October 4th, 2020 to October 10th, 2020 was Mental Health Awareness Week. This international week is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The week provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.…
Addiction is a chronic mental disorder characterized by compulsive drug or substance seeking, consistent and frequent use despite harmful consequences, and long-term changes to the brain/nervous system. Addiction is a complex brain disorder, medical and mental illness. This mental disorder is the most severe form of substance use disorders.…
There’s an old adage in Eastern medicine: illness starts from what you eat. Today in western medicine, more and more data shows how important gut health is to our well being. Adjusting your diet to improve and restore gut health can be very beneficial for managing pain and improving overall wellness.…
Chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and/or idiopathic diseases can all be debilitating conditions. Often times the symptoms are invisible. Those who suffer from such a disease may feel like they don’t have the support that other’s with more visible illnesses get.
Society’s expectations on what illnesses should look like can leave those who suffer from the aforementioned diseases feeling despondent.…
We are living in a time of crisis and uncertainty. Every single day, there are new reports highlighting the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. These cases are being reported locally, provincially and globally. Fortunately, with the direction of provincial and federal health authorities, as well as incredible front line worker efforts, stringent guidelines have been put into place to help curb the spread of infection.…
Dialectical behavioral therapy is often abbreviated as DBT. It is a treatment solution for those who need to regulate their emotions and mental health. It can help those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression as well. Along with others who might struggle dealing with strong emotions.…
Our emotions define us as human beings. Emotions are created within the nervous system as a response to various situations based on previous experiences. As you might be aware, emotions can be positive and negative, often influenced by one’s personality, mood and temperament.…
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health issue, which affects 5 million people in the United States alone! It is characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania, and it can play a negative role on overall quality of life.
Due to the constant mood changes, one might find it difficult to progress with everyday activities.…
Meditation is a practice that we can use in order to lower stress levels and achieve inner peace. It teaches us to concentrate on the present moment, to be more focused and to pay attention to the sensations occurring in our body.…
Brain fog is often the result of living in the century of speed, where everything happens at a fast pace and we have to process an unbelievable quantity of information every day. It includes a multitude of manifestations, including concentration difficulties, memory impairment and a general fogginess (lack of mental clarity).…
