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The Benefits of Talk-based Therapy Originally, talk-based therapy was developed for the treatment of mental health disorders and relationship issues. Over the years though, it has evolved significantly. There are now a wide range of different talk-based therapies that can treat a many different issues and improve quality of life. Below are just some of …
5 Benefits of Mindfulness Life can become busy, with so much going on, work, study, relationships and maybe even kids… it’s easy to get caught up in it all. Preoccupied with your own thoughts, worrying, planning. At times it can feel like you’re living on autopilot. Although there’s sometimes a place for planning and worry, …
Addressing Sleep Issues Importance of Sleep When it comes to the most important things in life, sleep is right up there in the big 3 with food and water. Poor quality or not enough sleep can have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, quality of life and even your overall level of safety. …
5 Things You Can Do to Improve Mood Everybody has bad days. Life is a constant state of change, it has ups and downs and our moods fluctuate right along with them. Sometimes, it can be very hard to bring yourself back up when you’re feeling down. It can start to feel as though you’ll …
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing disruptions to how we occupy our time. Whether it be switching to working from home, having structured leisure activities cancelled, not being able to go out with friends to your favourite restaurant, or any other change to your normal activities…these things are stressful! Here are a few …
Loneliness can be a complicated emotion. It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, and while loneliness isn’t necessarily a mental health problem, the two can be strongly linked. We know that it’s possible to feel lonely in a crowded room full of people, and possible to be alone without feeling lonely. So, what is loneliness, and …
The three words you’re never prepared to hear – “you have cancer”. It’s a devastating disease, and an unfortunate diagnosis that over one third of us will receive at some point in our lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute. We’re all familiar with the physical effects that cancer and its treatments can have on …
When someone we love passes by suicide, we are flooded with overwhelming emotions. We can feel heart wrenching grief, become consumed by guilt, and writhe with anger all at the same time – it’s a tragedy no one could ever prepare for. If you’re navigating life after a loved one’s suicide, know that you never …
Connecting face to face with other humans can help to reduce anxiety and depression, improve the way we feel about ourselves and even contribute to a healthy immune system.
This year, avoid setting unrealistic goals or adopting a crash diet. Instead, try to choose an attainable goal that is sustainable throughout the year.
