October is National ADHD Awareness Month, and if you’re unfamiliar, ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition, characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which all vary in levels of intensity and can significantly impair your functioning in different [...]
Overthinking happens when we can’t stop replaying thoughts, leaving us stuck in a loop of worry. Whether it’s replaying a conversation, planning for an event, or over-analyzing a situation, overthinking drains our energy and disrupts decision-making. This can feel overwhelming, like we’ve lost control over [...]
I have found over the last few years of working for Capital EAP that, to a large extent, clients are not aware of how vitally important is their quality and quantity of sleep. Rarely do I learn from clients that they get enough sleep, or that [...]
Feeling overwhelmed is one of those things that creeps on you at times. Before you know it, you’re juggling a million things or something so demanding that you can’t seem to manage it all, and there seems to be no way through it. It may [...]
Suicide is a pressing public health issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide. Despite increased awareness and efforts to address mental health, suicide remains a leading cause of death. Understanding how to identify the signs that someone may be struggling and knowing how to offer [...]
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” - Gospel of Thomas This month I’ve been thinking and writing about the [...]
Without a doubt, we live in a society that consistently promotes productivity – always moving on to the next thing, accomplishing a myriad of goals, and constantly striving to outperform others. Things are always moving and changing, and sometimes it may seem that we have [...]
As humans, we experience emotions. This is a non-negotiable fact, as much as we may try to suppress them or may not fully understand them. Our emotions play an integral role in our well-being as they influence our thoughts and behaviors and help us connect, [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This disorder affects individuals across all walks of life and can have profound impacts on their daily functioning. Despite increased awareness, many misconceptions still surround PTSD, [...]
Did you know that you can get SAD in the summer? You may be familiar with the winter blues, but summer depression, although less common, is another way in which Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can manifest itself with the changing of the temperatures and overall [...]
