How Childhood Trauma Affects Mental Health in Adulthood
Research shows that experiencing trauma as a child can lead to significant mental health challenges in our adult years.
A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression: Signs, Causes & Support (2026)
If your teen is dealing with depression, they may take on destructive and unhealthy behaviours as a method of coping with emotional distress. Learn the signs and symptoms of teenage depression.
Navigating School Stress: Mental Health Tips for Calgary Teens
Inevitably, summer always comes to an end – often sooner than we would like. In what feels like a blink, August has passed and September arrives with the promise of crisp mornings, shorter nights, and for kids and teens alike, a new school year. For some, back-to-school season is an exciting time, rife with new …
When is the Best Time to Address Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma can leave a lasting mark on a person’s emotional, mental, and even physical health, often well into adulthood. Recognizing and addressing childhood trauma effects early on can make a world of difference, helping individuals understand what they’ve been through and begin to heal. But when is the best time to address childhood trauma? …
5 Facts Parents Should Know About Teenage Mental Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding teen mental health is crucial for parents, as this stage of life comes with numerous challenges and changes. The adolescent years are a time of significant growth, both physically and emotionally. During this period, teenagers are navigating the complexities of identity formation, social dynamics, academic pressures, and the onset of puberty. These changes …
How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Navigating your way through teenage mental health issues can be a scary and sometimes frustrating process. Progression can be slow and it’s not always a straight and obvious path. Instead it can be filled with many ups and downs. So having a good support network can make all …
Does Social Media Affect Mental Health for Teens?
For decades, researchers have been studying the effect of mainstream media on youth. Today, teenagers called “digital natives”—those who were born with technology at arms reach—are experiencing mental health challenges stemming from their time spent online.
5 Helpful Tips for Becoming a Step Parent
There is no ‘how-to’ guide for becoming the best step parent. Each family is unique and over time, you and your partner will develop a step-parenting technique that works for your family dynamic.