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
How The Way You Were Raised Shaped Who You Are
Expected read time: 6-8 minutes Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoEver caught yourself feeling…Stuck in negative patterns in your relationships or self-worth?Struggling with emotions or reactions that seem
Children Anxiety for Parents: How to Tell If Your Child’s Anxiety Is More Than Just Worries
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) conducted a research about “Children and Youth Mental Health Survey: Getting Help in Ontario”, indicating one third of parents in Ontario reported their children missed school because of the