Stress can be emotionally draining and challenging. But a certain amount of stress can motivate us and keep us challenged. So when does it become a problem?
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Friendship is one of the most powerful relationships we have in life. There are friends who come into our world for a period of time and others who are with us from start to finish. There are casual friends and friends who become family.
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As the newest social media platform, Threads, makes its debut, we want to have a conversation about the impact of social media on our mental health.
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Even when you think you have moved through the process, a moment can trigger intense emotions that can stop you in your tracks.
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Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest. Counselling can feel like that too. We can come up with ten thousand reasons why we don’t need to go to therapy but when you strip away all of the excuses, it’s often rooted in a little bit of fear of the unknown.
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This Men's Health Week, we want to share an impactful video where our Executive Director, Jason King, talks about the importance of men supporting each other through vulnerability and communication.
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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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