Winter may kick off the holiday season, but for many these months can bring the melancholy tones of the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder. As the days grow short and the sun disappears from the sky, many of us feel short on energy and motivation. But when...
While social media can help you stay up-to-date with friends, family and even the latest headlines, in excess it can be harmful to your mental health – and lead to a social media addiction. Research suggests about 210 million [1] people worldwide have trouble with...
While you may reach for a glass of wine or a beer at the end of a night to unwind and relax, it’s important to be aware that too much can impact our mental health. Excess drinking – also called binge drinking – is defined for women as 4+ standard drinks and for men...
Just as the triggers for anxiety can be different for each person, the type of anxiety they experience is equally unique. While it’s easy to loop the symptoms of anxiety into one broad category, they are actually different — and understanding these feelings can help...
Feeling loneliness, anxiety, or depression as we move into the 2nd wave of the pandemic? Listen to the interview with Dr. Maneet Bhatia from Global News here or view the transcript below. Interviewer 1: The second wave of the pandemic, of course, is already here, and...
I recently spoke to Global News about reducing anxiety and supporting your mental health during the COVID-19, Coronovirus global outbreak. Here are some of the tips I mentioned, as well as others that I encourage you to share with your loved ones. 1) Acceptance:...
