I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “fake it until you make it,” and if you’re like me, the phrase may have conjured up some mixed emotions.

Today, I want to chat about something that's often misunderstood and frequently overlooked, especially in men: covert depression.

In this post, I would like to offer an in-depth summary of typical cognitive-behavioural distortions, and their accompanying cognitive-behavioural tools to challenge and re-orient these distortions into more adaptive perspectives of the self, the world, and the future;

Did you know that January 16th is known as the most depressing day of the month?

How many new moms have felt like they were not allowed to express their personal challenges when entering motherhood? How many of us as mothers feel that we’re supposed to be able to manage all the new expectations and new duties without asking for help?

When we feel like nothing we do in life matters, or that we have no purpose and are drifting aimlessly, or even that we have no hope for a positive or successful future; what do we do? How do we deal with these feelings, and what happens if they don’t go away? I will try to help with these questions with this post for those who struggle with them.

As the winter months cast their shadows, we explore the phenomenon known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

When we think of motivation, we think of things that empower us to tackle everyday tasks or larger-than-life challenges

Is there a silent mental health epidemic among Asian Canadian women? If so, why and what can be doneabout it?

Filling one’s cup refers to making time for oneself and enjoying things that bring you happiness. Sounds easy. I want you to stop and think about what brings you happiness and think how many things you partake in that make you feel happy and how often.

Have you ever found yourself in a position where it seems like you're the sole bearer of others' emotional struggles? Perhaps it's somebody who always turns to you for a listening ear, or your mom who frequently reaches out to share the growing heap of issues she's facing

When managing our day-to-day life, we often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. Self-care is not only a luxury, but a requirement and a need for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being to be maintained.

Confidence is trusting yourself and your abilities. A way to look at confidence is that it is a skill that can be developed and mastered over time.

Emotional or mental numbness is a state of feeling disconnected or disengaged from your own thoughts, feelings, or surroundings.

Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world.

Stress can create a variety of problems, and if you are prone to anger, stress can likely increase angry behaviour.