Anxiety and Depression

Human beings have a need for social connection. This need stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and finding sufficient food to eat. While it is far safer to live in isolation these days […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]