Living the Rollercoaster of Perimenopausal Mood Swings
Perimenopause is the years leading up to full menopause, lasting around four years for most women. However, some women may experience symptoms for nearly 10 years. Perimenopause typically begins in a woman’s early 40s, though it may begin earlier for others. Menopause is only officially diagnosed when a woman has not had a menstrual period […]
How Parents Can Encourage Leaving the Nest
If you’re an adult with older children who are ready to start their careers, you might be anxiously awaiting the day your child decides to finally move out. But what if they don’t seem to be in a hurry? Or what if you are letting them live at home after a pandemic layoff, but they […]
Five Great Things About Having Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Awareness Month | April 2 – Autism Awareness Day Each April, we recognize Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Day on April 2. While individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, previously categorized as Asperger’s syndrome) can face difficulties such as trying to fit in, relationship issues, or increased vulnerability, there are benefits to […]
Bipolar Disorder & Borderline Personality Disorder: What are the Differences?
March 30 – World Bipolar Day Diagnosing mental illnesses can be challenging as there is usually no way to physically measure or run lab tests that can help determine one diagnosis from another. Helping an individual find the best treatment options for their unique condition also poses a challenge. Mental health professionals depend on symptoms […]
Understanding Why People Self-Injure
In the month of March, we observe Self-harm Awareness month and observed Self-Injury Awareness Day on March 1st. Studies show that self-harm is much more common than you might think. Nearly one in five individuals will deliberately injure themselves during their lifetime. On average, cutting typically begins during the teenage years, often between the ages […]
What the Research Tells Us about Diet and Depression
March: American National Nutrition Month Depression remains one of the largest health issues in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. The economic burden of depression has been estimated to reach nearly $200 billion annually, sometimes leading to disability in adults and children. Estimated to cause severe impairments in nearly 10 million Americans, depression rates […]
Fighting Eating Disorders During a Pandemic
From February 23 to March 1, we recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a triple threat to those suffering from eating disorders. Fear regarding health and food combined with social isolation can have a large impact on recovery. Stay-at-home orders, economic uncertainty, and stress relating to the pandemic only add […]
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness During a Pandemic
February 17th, 2021 marks National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Never before has random acts of kindness been so necessary due to the mental toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on all of us. During uncertain times, kindness helps us come together to create hope, support, and a sense of community. Kindness has the added […]
The 3 Most Toxic Dynamics in a Relationship
Several factors exist that conflict with a loving long-term relationship or marriage. Distrust, disrespect, and disinterest are relationship killers that slowly break the bond between two people. Over time, these three factors could potentially cause a break-up or divorce. Distrust Doubting the reliability or honesty of your partner is what it means to distrust them. […]
Setting New Year’s Resolutions During a Pandemic
After everything that has happened, it is difficult to envision where you’ll be in January 2021. From social distancing to working from home, asking ourselves where we envision ourselves in the New Year may seem like a hopeless endeavour. Yet with all the changes 2020 has brought us, it is still valuable to set aside […]