Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week has started today!!! It is from May 4-10, 2015 this year. 1 in 4 Canadians (25% of the population) today are likely to experience a diagnosable mental illness. From […]
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How Breathing Affects Anxiety – the Fight or Flight Response
What you should know about anxiety is that anxiety activates our autonomic nervous system, this is often referred to as our “Fight or Flight Response.” This part of our body […]
Anger
Anger is an emotion we all know. Despite many misconceptions, anger is a healthy emotion. Although anger is a common and healthy part of life, anger can become a problem. […]
Coping with Panic Attacks
A panic attack is defined as a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. If you are having a panic attack, you may feel: -heart palpitations -sweating -choking sensations -blurred […]
Why Self-Care is Important
In my final year of my Master’s, I was doing my clinical practicum, coursework, and working part time to pay off my student loans. I always knew self-care was important, […]