Studies show that one in five women suffer from common mental health issues, such as depression, stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation.
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Stress can be very difficult to manage on your own. Often, finding time to meditate, spending time with friends to talk, and getting out into nature are all great ways to manage stress in your day-to-day life.
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April 22 is Earth Day, and this year’s theme is “Invest In Our Planet!” That might seem like a tall order for the everyday person, but it really isn’t.
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Research shows that children who play outdoors are happier, healthier, and less anxious than children who don’t.
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Just as nutrition and exercise play an important role in a healthy lifestyle, so does a balanced sleep schedule. Studies find that getting your prescribed amount of sleep for your age is foundational to your overall well-being.
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Finding balance as a parent is different for everyone. Depending on the ages and stages of your children, what you do for a living, whether or not you have a partner, and what other natural supports are in place, your parenthood journey is unique to you.
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When you think of the word “bullying,” images of playgrounds and little kids might pop into your mind, but bullying doesn’t just stop in the school yard.
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Pink Shirt Day is typically on the last Wednesday of the month every February. These demonstrations work to bring awareness year round to anti-bullying, raising funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.
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Instead of creating monumental, easily forgettable and uninspired goals and resolutions, using instead a single word as the driving force for the year helps establish a new mindset to help you alter your life for the better.
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Mentors can make a profound impact on our young people and we see that impact everyday through the Some Other Solutions Child and Youth Community Outreach Program.
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Tis the season to be jolly! Or is it? Just over half of Canadians reported feeling anxiety, depression and isolation, or a combination of these things, during this busy time of year.
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So what is love? And what happens when we direct these time-honoured philosophies, no matter our religious backgrounds, to ourselves?
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Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces and as we recognize Family Violence Prevention Month each November, it’s important to gain a more in depth understanding of what family violence looks like.
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With the stigma surrounding mental illness, far too many people who would benefit from accessing important services often feel too much shame to ask for help. And while attitudes towards mental health have improved in recent years, there is still much work to be done to help reduce the stigma.
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Low self-esteem is a vicious cycle. If it’s been awhile, your self-worth could be in the dumps and you’re even more susceptible to slipping back into that negative headspace.
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A return to normalcy after a pandemic that lasted more than two years, time with family and friends, and enjoying a warm fall are just a few things people are giving thanks for as we celebrate the season. For us here at Some Other Solutions, we are most thankful for you and our community.
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Anxiety is intense. One moment you’re sitting quietly at peace and the next, your head is spinning, heart is racing, muscles are tight, and you’re feeling intense emotions.
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This September is the first time in three years that young people have returned to near-normal conditions at their schools, bringing with it all sorts of mental health challenges.
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The last two months have been filled with trips, camping, BBQs’ and plenty of family time. Kids have had long days outside, plenty of video games, movie binge sessions and sleepovers. Now it’s time to start thinking about getting everyone in the household back into a routine so they can have a great start to the school year.
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Let’s be honest. We only have so many months of warm weather in Canada — especially where we live — so we need to take advantage of the nice days while we have them! The summer months come with a lot of natural opportunities to boost your mental health.
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