Mental Wellness

School for youngsters is coming to an end, and summer break is right around the corner. Thoughts of hiring a babysitter, paying for summer camps, or planning family vacations during summer break are filling the heads of parents everywhere, and young professionals without kids are dreaming of the not-so-far-gone days of having a summer…

The World Health Organization defines mental wellness as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” There are a lot of commas in…

Feelings of depression, anxiety, angst, and any other unsettling thoughts or issues are hard to work through without the support of family and friends, but sometimes even those closest to us just don’t know what to say or how to help. Sometimes, it is best to speak with a third party who also happens…

Volunteering is a selfless way of aiding others through the donation of your personal time. By setting aside personal to-do lists and action items to help others, you are aiding individuals or organizations with needs greater than your own, and benefits to mental health have been linked to volunteerism. The first way that volunteering…

If given the choice between green space and overgrown mess, it’s safe to assume that the vast majority of people prefer some living plants and green to dead, brown foliage. But, in addition to being more visibly appealing, that green space has been tested and proven as an impactor for the mental health of…

March is all about the brain and bringing awareness to the research being done on irregularities within the brain. See the tips outlined below for ideas on how to take part in Brain Injury Awareness Month within your community and friend groups.   The first thing is to educate yourself. It won’t be possible…

The human brain is capable of thinking and imagining wonderful things, but sometimes the brain gets out of sorts, resulting in serious issues like brain diseases and disorders. While most of us go about our daily routines – work, kids, groceries, gym, there are researchers working every day to provide a better quality of…

  Each calendar year, many celebrations adorn the calendar, starting with New Year’s Day and ending with New Year’s Eve, but the month of February is home to more than the well-known Valentine’s Day. During this month, Canada is celebrating Psychology Month in an effort to spread the word about what psychology is and…

  Whether working a manual labor type of job or working indoors at a desk all day, many people in the workforce experience job-related stress. If not managed well, that stress can escalate into burnout, high blood pressure, or even depression. Though it is not commonly discussed, stress in the workplace can have a…