In Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain at some point in their lifetime.

When distressing situations do not have an immediate solution, we may need to sit in the discomfort of the painful feeling until it passes.

Times of transition, such as returning to work or school after summer break can mean a fresh start for many, but also lead to feelings of uneasiness and apprehension

I am a firm believer in practicing what you preach, therefore I thought it would be helpful to share my experience with mindfulness as a counsellor.

Confusion within mental health often begins with the titles of professionals. Although they begin with the prefix psych, each professional holds a different role. Which one(s) do you require?

Following are some different activities to practice mindfulness using your senses. They can also be helpful to centre yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed.

In order to understand how mindfulness is helpful when we are feeling stressed, we need to understand how stress affects our brains

Mindfulness can seem very daunting if you are just starting out. With many ways to practice mindfulness it can be quite overwhelming to find what works for you.

Research shows that spending time in nature can have a number of positive global effects. This means that nature can actually play a role in improving our overall physical and mental health.

Perfectionism is when you worry too much about doing something perfectly or not doing it at all. You may feel like you're always failing at things, even the things that you think are easy for you.

We often get so caught up in life that sometimes we forget to take care of the most important person of all, ourselves!

Panic attacks are a common occurrence that can be managed with the right tools and support.

There is an excessive amount of scientific research which demonstrates that our sleep habits are significantly linked to mental health, mood and overall quality of life.

After experiencing a traumatic event a change in brain function can occur.

Resilience lets us push through our challenges in order to achieve our goals.

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.

Matrescence, the term used to describe the physical, psychological, and emotional changes that occur during motherhood, can be a time of self-discovery, but also confusion and uncertainty.

Grief is a very strong emotion that can feel overwhelming at times.

Eating disorders can occur in people of any demographic. The etiology of an eating disorder is an intersection of various biological, psychological, and social factors that are unique to the individual.