The upcoming holiday season is typically described as “the most wonderful time of the year”. However, the frenzy of activity and the additional financial pressure may cause higher levels of stress for many people. Or for others, there may be increased feelings of loneliness. Added to this is the additional stress of the pandemic. Getting […]Continue readingManaging Stress Around the Holidays
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Have you ever noticed how the weather can affect your mood? Perhaps you feel happier on a sunny day, or sad on a cloudy day. These shifts in our mood do not generally affect our ability to cope with our daily life. However, some people are more vulnerable to a type of depression that follows […]Continue readingSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 3 – 9, 2021 marks Mental Illness Awareness Week. This is an annual, national campaign designed to bring awareness to the realities of mental illness to all Canadians, and was established in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association. This year’s theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week is Embrace, Celebrate and Connect. It is essential […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week