Posted: March 8, 2021
It’s completely normal to feel down or anxious from time to time. Ups and downs are a normal part of being human. However, what’s not normal is prolonged feelings of hopelessness and despair. These may be signs and symptoms of depression. When feelings of hopelessness and despair grab hold, and won’t let go, it is […]
Posted: January 26, 2021
With millions of people suffering with depression worldwide, it’s not surprising to learn that in Canada, depression is among the most common mental health struggles. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that it’s far more complicated than that. Scientific research has yet to […]
Posted: December 15, 2020
For many of us, spending time with family can be a grab bag of emotions. While you may feel love and familiarity, there’s also long-standing dynamics between you and your family that may not be healthy. Your family might treat you like the person from your past they remember, and you might revert to that […]