Anxiety: America's Next Great Epidemic? Anxiety is one of the fastest growing mental illnesses affecting the U.S. and Canadian populations and the numbers don’t appear to be slowing. In fact, the number of reported cases of anxiety disorders has risen an astounding 1,200 percent since 1980. The Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada reports that 12 [...]
If simply thinking your way to happiness was possible, anxiety disorders wouldn’t be the most prevalent mental health problem in the United States. As I tell my clients seeking help for anxiety, the mantra “take charge of your own happiness” sounds great, but it’s just not that simple in the real world. In fact, anxiety [...]
In my blog posts I do my best to give some solid approaches to managing life and mental health concerns more easily. The concept of volunteering to help those in need is a point I would very strongly like to encourage you to consider if you are someone who often feels depressed, 'down in the [...]
Another great way to calm the mind and pull yourself out of an emotional spiral is using numbers. Numbers are left brain activity. When you activate the left hemisphere of your brain, you pull the energy out of the right side which is your emotional side. * Counting down from 20 or 50 or 100 [...]
Men really struggle with asking for help. We all know the analogy of never asking for directions. I get it, it's important to you to figure things out on your own. You are likely trying to avoid feelings of shame that you don't know absolutely everything and can't resolve this particular dilemma on your own. [...]
Getting some sort of exercise is the best medicine for depression. Now this doesn't necessarily mean an hour long work out at the gym as that likely seems very overwhelming to you if you are suffering from depression. Start small. Go for a walk after work or on your lunch break. Or, start with 5 [...]
Useful Tips for Better Daily Living #6 (2008 Newsletter Archive) In this current issue of 'Useful Tips for Better Daily Living', I would like to offer a relaxation strategy that you will hopefully find helpful if you suffer from anxiety or irritability. It is a meditation called 'Leaves on a Stream'. This strategy may be [...]
Useful Tips for Better Daily Living #3 (2007 Newsletter Archive) Hello and welcome to “Useful Tips for Better Daily Living”. I realize that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and many people can find this time of year very lonely and can often feel depressed. The weather is rainy and the days still turn into evening quite [...]
Counselling is an investment in your future health and well-being. By providing you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental place to talk, counselling can help you understand your problems and make positive changes. It can be difficult to trust a stranger - it may even be difficult to trust the people you already know. With [...]
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