Technology is a wonderful thing and it has made our lives so much easier in so many ways.  Most children or teens do not even begin to appreciate the advanced technology they get to enjoy, as opposed to what was available to their grandparents or great-grandparents.  With all the new technology though, a question is […]

There's a lot going on right now to make us feel frustrated and angry. We all feel like this at some point, after all, frustration and anger are normal human emotions. But what do you do when it gets out of hand? It’s very easy to get carried away with negative emotions and say something […]

Let's get a little technical about the signs of depression.  Major Depressive Disorder, or depression, as a condition where a person's mood, and other mental and physical systems, are significantly impeded for a period of time. - The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders v. 5) Persistent Depressive Disorder, or chronic depression, lasts […]

If you or someone you know is experiencing high levels of stress related to harmful dynamics and harassment at work, you may be the target of mobbing. Mobbing, or workplace psychological harassment, is a type of violence that can be practiced intentionally or repeatedly and is prolonged by one or more people against one or […]

A gratitude journal is a daily record of the positive events you are thankful for in your life, no matter how small. Starting and maintaining a gratitude journal can help you become self-aware, stay motivated, overcome tough times and so much more! With that said, here are ten phenomenal reasons you should start a gratitude […]

Sometimes, we all need to take a break. But there are times when life brings us to a point where all we can think about is how to make ends meet. That’s when realizing the importance of taking a break becomes prominent. But the majority of us ignore the urge and continue with our lives. […]

Most times we’re okay, or generally comfortable, but sometimes we’re not. Sometimes it feels like life threw a brick at you and it landed between your eyes. Other times it is subtler – like having a “D” whilst the person next to you had an “A”, or going to a parking lot only to discover […]

With a lot of talk about mental health and mental wellness, these two terms get thrown around a lot. Most of the time, we use them as synonyms for one another, but did you know there’s actually a difference between these two? And yes, both matter and both, generally, fall under the same umbrella. So, […]

If you’ve never gone to therapy before, it might sound like a big and scary step. Should you actually pay someone to help you out right now? Do you even need help?  You might never know unless you try! Thus, if you’re thinking about therapy, take the plunge. Try it out. See if it works […]