What Are the Most Common Mental Health Challenges?
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist According to the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (2019), 15% of Canadians every year will use health services for mental illnesses. This number only accounts for people with diagnosed mental illnesses, and in reality,
The Psychology Behind Saying “I’m Fine” When You’re Not Fine
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoOthers: “Hey! How are you?” You: “I’m fine.” It’s completely natural to want to hide or change how we feel. But sometimes, the most
Understanding the Tension Between Immigrant Parents and Their Adult Children
Expected read time: 5 minutes Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoAre you part of an immigrant family facing the challenge of balancing traditional values with Western perspectives for
De-Stress With Your Senses and Connections
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoIn Part 1 of our blog, we shared two ways to reduce stress, and would like to share two more note-worthy tips from