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How To Help Your Post-Secondary School Student Unlock the Potential of Good Nutrition
Students’ busy schedules can interfere with them remaining healthy, in both body and mind, during the school year. One of the key aspects of physical and mental health that tends to suffer during the school year is getting the proper nutrition to remain productive.
read more5 Ways To Empower Students Through SAP Services
The summer has flown by. Students have registered for their courses, are settling into their dorms, and are making the final preparations for their new classes! As exciting as this time of year can be for some students, I know that it can be incredibly stressful for others, especially when starting a new school, new curriculum, moving out of your family home for the first time, making new friends, and then finally, having a workload that begins to pile up.
read morePlanning Your Vacation For Your Mental Health
You spend a lot of your time planning quarterly meetings, booking appointments, and arranging your day-to-day life; why not plan your ultimate vacation as well? When you’re completely overwhelmed by the amount of work on your plate, I find that planning a vacation...
read moreTaking Time to Unplug
When was the last time that you truly took the time to decompress? Can you remember when you last powered-off your phone, shut down your computer, and took the time to enjoy life outside of the plugged-in, digital world that we’ve become so accustomed to? We’ve all...
read moreWhy Do So Many Students Have Anxiety Disorders?
I’ve seen how anxiety can impact a person’s daily life. Students are currently experiencing anxiety on a significant scale, particularly in their post-secondary school lives. The transition from grade school to independent living…
read moreHow to Make the Most of Your Student Assistance Programs (SAP)
EAP and SAP services available for the wellness of both students and employees are the cornerstone of your organization’s mental health initiatives. I’ve seen firsthand how these valuable services can impact an organization overall, increasing the productivity and wellbeing of students and employees alike. …
read morePreparing for Summer Success
Some students may choose to continue their studies over the summer, instead of taking the time off. Though the reasons for doing so varies, many students are looking to get ahead in their degree…
read moreThe Mental Toll of Chronic Pain
In Canada, nearly 1.5 million people are affected by chronic pain every year. I’ve seen this debilitating issue take a toll not just on clients’ physical wellbeing …
read moreA Family Matter: When Caregiving Affects Your Mental Health
Over the years, I’ve spoken to many caregivers who have experienced feelings of isolation, depression, and extreme fatigue as result of the mental and emotional toll that caregiving can have on them…
read moreCelebrity Influence On the Mental Health Community
As we increase our awareness of how mental health issues affect our everyday lives, it becomes increasingly important to talk about our personal experiences…
read moreHow Travel Can Help Students Reset
Travel can create unforgettable experiences and offer incredible opportunities that you may not get at home, or on campus. It allows you the freedom to explore a new place or culture and step outside of your normal structured daily experiences. Travel isn’t only...
read moreCreating A Mental Health Journey With The Arts
In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) created an initiative to offer free passes to mental health clients and professionals…
read moreGoing Viral: The Consequences of Video Sharing
In November of 2018, Susan Westwood accosted two African American women in the parking lot of their apartment complex…
read moreThe Next Fix: Social Media And Addiction
In the previous blog, I discussed how social media carries the potential to warp your self-perception…
read moreKeeping Up Appearances: Social Media And Self-Perception
Social media has been one of the world’s most amazing advancements in communication and social integration…
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