What is Anger? Why is It Considered a Normal Emotion? Anger is a powerful emotional response to perceived threats, injustice, or frustration. It is a natural and essential emotion that has historically played a crucial role in human survival. For early humans, anger triggered a fight-or-flight response, enhancing their ability to defend themselves against…
Eating disorders are often associated with adolescence, but what happens when these complex conditions persist into adulthood? Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder don’t simply disappear with age. In fact, for many, these disorders can become chronic and deeply ingrained, leading to significant physical and mental health challenges. Understanding how eating…
The culture of silence, a rooted cultural norm in South Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Black families, restrains attempts of physical and sexual abuse survivors from getting the help they need. The fear of revenge and being disowned is prominent in home of these families where kids are being abused. Family shame, honor, and…
Cancer. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down the spine, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. When a cancer diagnosis shatters your world, hope becomes your lifeline. In this blog, we explore the power of belief and the potential for healing, even in the face of the most formidable adversary –…
PTSD is a common and sometimes debilitating mental health condition. Unfortunately, because of the many myths surrounding it, some people don’t get the help they need. Learn why these common myths are false. After a traumatic event such as abuse, a natural disaster, war, or accident, people may experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve…
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we…
The Difference Between Laziness, Lack of Motivation, and Depression Being lazy, demotivated, and depressed often seems so similar that when you try to get rid of any of them, you find it tough to differentiate in the first place. Having the proper understanding of the problem makes it easy to get the correct solution without…
Have you ever been told, “think positive” or “look at the positive of the situation”? Well, many pieces of research show that positive thoughts do affect your mental and physical health in a very positive way. These studies prove that positive thinkers tend to be less stressed, healthier, and have better overall health. Well, setbacks…
When you experience trauma, it directly influences your mental health in the form of uncertainty and confusion. This change not only affects your personal life but also disturbs your profession. Therefore, somatic exercises are one of the best solutions to see and understand things clearly. Through this, you can easily fight depression, anxiety, and emptiness. In…