positivity and mental health

More people than ever might find themselves spending more time indoors than they had planned on, which actually has more than one upside. However, there are some inherent negatives to being a shut-in, so let’s look at ways to maintain your mental health if you’re indoors for days or weeks.

Mental health treatment has made significant strides with the help of technology. By bringing the treatment to people, at-home therapy apps have revolutionized the accessibility of care for millions. We look into whether you could benefit from new treatment technology and how to identify the product that might work best for you. 

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes obsessive thoughts and urges or compulsive, repetitive behaviors. Not only that, but these thoughts and behaviors are more than nail biting or worry, they can be so severe that they cause severe anxiety and have a major impact on someone’s life. For those who need it, we’ve compiled a list of some helpful tips on how to better deal with OCD.

Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are often thought of as adult problems, but unfortunately they affect many children too—although children may be less likely to talk about it or know how to deal with it. The Kids Mental Health portal said not meeting these needs head on could result in children growing up […]

Everyone encounters obstacles in their lives, has “off” days or times where everything seems to be going wrong. Some people roll with the punches while others become immobilized or don’t get back up at all. This has to do with a person’s resiliency and attitude and the frame of reference they use in life. Those […]

Gratitude is front and foremost on my mind today—very likely because this Monday marks the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, the very first that I’ll be spending married (my husband is American). However, like many who plan to share meals and make new memories with friends, family, and loved ones this holiday, I’m mindful of how I […]