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...
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:...
According to the National Science Foundation, the average person has approximately 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day — and 80% of those are negative. While these thoughts can keep us alert and safe, they can also whittle away at our self-esteem. How to Improve Your...
It’s heartbreaking to see your child struggle at school — whether it’s with reading, writing, social activities other more. Fortunately, there are things you can do that could make a big difference! Below, we share several ways you can take action to support your...
