What are the common rising issues among couples with children according to researchers? Researchers have identified several common issues that tend to arise among couples with children. These challenges can strain relationships due to the increased responsibilities, stress, and shifts in priorities that accompany parenthood. Some of these issues include: **Division of Labor**: Couples often […]
Parents many of you are concerned about the drug, Fentanyl, and your teenagers dying from it. Yes you need to be concerned about it, but there is another drug to be concerned about too. The name of the drug is Pink. This drug is in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am hearing teenagers mention […]
The Holiday Season is here and many people assume the Holidays and depression go together. In addition to assuming the Holidays and depression go together, people assume that suicide rates increase during this time of year. Well according to the statistics from the CDC, suicide rates actually drop during the Holiday Season. The study by […]
Halloween has passed this week which means the Holiday Season is coming up fast and for many people. Instead of the Holidays being a happy time for many people it’s a very stressful time that they wish they could avoid. The Holidays can bring up family issues that have never been resolved and these issues […]
Why is receiving early mental health interventions important for Canadian youth? According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, individuals aged 15-24 (youth) made up about 12% of the Canadian population. Addressing the mental health issues of young adults is crucial for several reasons, as this stage of life is a critical period for personal, social, […]
Mastering Self Sabotage: 7 Secrets to Unlock Your Potential Self-sabotage often masks itself as an enemy, but it’s more like a protector, shielding us from the unknowns and fears that come with reaching our deepest desires. In this quest, we explore self-sabotage’s intricacies, aiming to disarm it. Let’s unveil the seven secrets to conquer self-sabotage […]
We have had an epidemic of children and teenagers dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings and drug overdoses, since the pandemic (CDC). In fact, many statistics show that this epidemic started prior to the pandemic (CDC). With the state of the world and our Country over the past six weeks, we are going to […]
As of 2023, Indigenous youth in Toronto continue to grapple with a complex interplay of mental health issues, significantly influenced by historical trauma, systemic inequities, and ongoing challenges in accessing culturally appropriate care. The legacies of colonization, residential schools, and cultural dislocation have left profound impacts, contributing to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and substance […]
Halloween is here which means the Holiday season will be beginning. The Holidays are typically a happy time for many people. However, for others it can be a very difficult time. Especially this year with two wars going on in the world and we are averaging 2 mass shootings a day in the US (CDC). […]
In the ever-evolving field of psychology, the understanding of trauma and its profound effects on human health and behavior has undergone significant transformations. The inclusion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd Ed.) in 1980 was a pivotal moment, recognizing the severe impact that harrowing experiences, such […]
