Each year, Nurses Week gives us an opportunity to pause and recognize the skill, sacrifice, compassion and strength nurses bring to their work every day. From hospitals and clinics to schools, community agencies, homes and long-term care settings, nurses are often the steady presence in [...]
Have you ever had a day where you are just “off”? You’re running late to work and your pant loop gets stuck on the doorknob, or you’re heading out and drop your coffee. Small inconveniences can quickly build up, leaving you feeling angry, frustrated, irritated [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and provide support for mental wellbeing. Mental health isn’t something a person simply “has” or “doesn’t have” it exists on a spectrum that every individual moves along throughout their life. Just [...]
Often, we go through transitions where we must take on new roles, responsibilities and relationships. These transitions can be met with feelings of joy and excitement as we enter a new phase. However, during the excitement, it can be hard to handle the pressure and [...]
Imagine you see a list of responsibilities or one big task that you need to get done by the end of the day. You say to yourself, “I’ll do it later,” and do other activities. Midday comes around and you push it back again. Then [...]
Each year, communities around the world come together to foster understanding, inclusion and support for individuals with autism. The key word to note in the title of this article is acceptance, as this emphasizes true inclusion, support and valuing the diversity of individuals with autism. This [...]
Technology can be a helpful part of everyday life. It can help us find information quickly, organize our thoughts and even give us a starting point when we are trying to make sense of what we are feeling. In many ways, it has made support [...]
As the sun sets earlier and temperatures drop, many people notice a shift in mood. Some describe this as the “winter blues.” Others experience something different, “spring anxiety,” when warmer months bring unexpected pressure, restlessness, or comparison. While seasonal changes can feel subtle for some, [...]
Are you feeling that you are burning out in your job or even burning out in life? Are you doing way too much for others and not receiving enough in return? Do you forget to take time to restore, rejunvenate, and recharge yourself? There is a definite trend [...]
Each year, communities around the world come together to raise awareness about an often misunderstood and deeply personal struggle, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), commonly referred to as self-harm. This month serves as a reminder that self-harm is a serious mental health concern that deserves compassion, understanding [...]
