Recent studies suggest that diet may play a major role in overall and long term mood, emotion regulation and well-being. Considering how your diet may influence your mood as well as monitoring how certain foods or dietary changes may affect or change your overall mood or emotional well-being can help you to lead a more […]
Many demographics and populations may be vulnerable to the effects of depression. Women are particularly susceptible to experiencing symptoms of depression based on biological, neurological and social differences, as well as the unique experiences, stressors and challenges they face, both during development and in life tasks. Women often blame themselves and start to feel bad […]
Caring for yourself in the postpartum period can pose a challenge, especially with the new stress and excitement of a newborn baby. Proper postpartum care can not only make you a more attentive and effective mother, but can also help to ward of stress, illness and feeling overwhelmed in the hectic postpartum stages. Getting enough […]
The holidays are typically seen as the most exciting time of the year. But for many of us, when we have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be touched by sadness instead. As we cope with this sadness, it is important to find ways to honour and cherish the memory […]
I had the opportunity recently to provide a guest lecture at Tarry Ahuja’s third-year Addictions course which is part of the undergraduate Psychology Degree program at Carleton University. The course is also part of the CUTV program allowing it to reach 600 students via television broadcasting. As a Carleton University Alum, it was great to […]
Teen anxiety can be a very difficult experience for your adolescent child. Anxiety is a common symptom in everyones life but when it interferes with daily functioning it is important to understand what exactly is going on for your teen so that the proper help can be provided. Parents, caregivers, teachers and health care professionals […]