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Every January, Canadians see the hashtag #BellLetsTalk, hear conversations about mental health, and are encouraged to check in with the people around them. For some people, Bell Let’s Talk Day is a reminder that mental health deserves the same attention as physical health. For others, it raises questions. What exactly is the campaign? How does …
It’s normal to feel angry from time to time. But if you find that you are regularly and unusually outraged by Calgary’s rush-hour traffic, your blood boiling, it may be time to work on developing a healthier way to deal with anger.
Updated for 2026 You get to the end of a busy day, finally sit down, and realize you have not done much for yourself. Maybe you’ve been working, looking after children, helping family members, answering messages, or dealing with responsibilities that never seem to end. You know you probably need some self-care. But what does …
You can spend an entire day surrounded by people and still feel lonely. Maybe you’re talking with coworkers, spending time with friends, or sitting beside your partner, yet something feels missing. You’re not necessarily alone. You just don’t feel particularly connected. Other times, loneliness is more obvious. You’ve moved somewhere new, a relationship has ended, …
Updated for 2026 Grief can change the way a person moves through the world. It can affect your mood, sleep, body, concentration, relationships, appetite, energy, faith, routines, and sense of what life is supposed to look like now. Some grief feels loud and overwhelming. Some grief is quiet. Some people cry often. Others feel numb, …
Updated for 2026 Anxiety can feel different for different people. For one person, it may feel like racing thoughts and constant worry. For another, it may feel like chest tightness, nausea, shaking, panic, dread, irritability, or feeling unable to relax. Some people know exactly what they are anxious about. Others feel anxious even when nothing …
Updated for 2026 Depression is one of the most common and misunderstood mental health conditions. It can affect mood, energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, motivation, relationships, work, school, parenting, and the way a person sees themselves and the future. Depression is not laziness, weakness, or a personal failure. It is a real mental health concern that …
Updated for 2026 Many people start counselling when something feels urgent. Stress has built up, anxiety is interfering with daily life, a relationship feels strained, grief feels heavy, or a person realizes they do not want to keep handling things the same way. That first step matters. But one of the most helpful parts of …
An anxiety attack can feel frightening, intense, and hard to control. Your heart may race. Your breathing may change. Your body may shake. You may feel dizzy, trapped, detached, overwhelmed, or scared that something serious is happening. In the middle of an anxiety attack, it can be hard to think clearly. That is why simple, …
Updated for 2026 People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, or major life changes. Others are not in crisis, but they know something in their life needs more attention, support, or clarity. Because counselling can look different from person to person, …
