Depression and the Holiday Season
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and be bad for your health. Planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests, stress, and depression. The holiday season presents a dizzy array of demands – cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning, and entertaining to name a few. And if the […]
Why Is Marriage Counselling Important
Couples learn quite quickly that marriage isn’t as easy as they thought. It requires hard work and commitment. After the “honeymoon period”, couples often realize that they are not as compatible as they thought, or they encounter problems which they never thought would be an issue. Or couples are not able to nurture their relationship […]
How Can Psychological Treatments Help A Women Adjust to News of Breast Cancer?
Psychologists and other mental health professionals with experience in breast cancer treatment can help a great deal. Their primary goal is to help women learn how to cope with the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes associated with cancer as well as with the medical treatments that can be painful and traumatic. For some women, the […]
How Your Mind Can Help Your Body When You Are Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Emotional turmoil in response to a diagnosis of breast cancer can affect a person’s physical health as well as psychological well-being. Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and many of them have no family history of breast cancer or other known risk factors, then the diagnosis comes as a devastating surprise. […]
Learning to Recognize the Warning Signs for Teen Suicide
Many teen suicides can be prevented if the warning signs are detected and appropriate intervention is conducted. The Reasons for Teen Suicide No two teenagers are the same, but there are some common reasons they consider suicide. Many teens that do attempt suicide do so during an acute crisis that is in reaction to some […]
Types of Postpartum Depression
There are three terms to describe the mood changes women can have after giving birth: Postpartum Depression Treatment Postpartum depression is treated differently, depending on the type of symptoms and how severe they are. Treatment options include anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, and participation in a support group. In the case of postpartum psychosis, drugs […]
What Is Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. PPD is a form of major depression that usually begins within 4 weeks of delivery. The diagnosis is not based on only the length of time between delivery and onset but also on the […]
How To Get The Most Out Of Teletherapy
Since the pandemic started, more therapists and clients had to transition from in-office appointments to teletherapy or psychotherapy through video calls. It is important to remember that there is more to change than a new venue and technology. As a client, some of the things you can do to get the most from your online […]
Coping With Back-to-School Anxiety during Covid-19
Going back to school can be stressful for any child, especially now for those living through the current pandemic and having to return to the classroom. Remote learning has taken an emotional, mental, and developmental toll on learners. Some children have fallen behind in their studies, missed out on milestones, and may be struggling with […]
Mental Health and Psychological Resilience During a Pandemic
As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, it is causing widespread concern, fear, and stress, all of which are natural reactions to the uncertain situation that everybody finds themselves in. The issue facing each one of us is how we manage and react to stressful situations that are unfolding so quickly in our lives and communities. […]