Do You Have a Habit of Checking Your Phone?
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of Toronto Do you use your phone out of boredom or as a way to distract yourself from negative emotions? If so, it's possible
Why Social Media Makes You Feel Unhappy
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, HBSc, University of TorontoEditor/Design: Kimmy Sze, MPS candidate, Knox College, University of Toronto Do you compare your life to the seemingly perfect, vibrant lives of others on social media? Do you
Does Seeking Couples Therapy Mean I’ve Failed in My Marriage?
No! Seeking Couples Therapy does not mean you fail in your marriage!It’s a common misconception that couples therapy is a last resort for relationships on the verge of collapse. Many feel that asking for help means they’ve somehow “failed” in
Procrastination: Why You Aren’t Really “Lazy”
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoEditor/Design: Kimmy Sze, MPS candidate, Knox College, University of TorontoWe’ve all put off tasks we didn’t like doing until the last minute,
What Are the Most Common Mental Health Challenges?
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Editor/design: Kimmy Sze, MPS candidate, Knox College, University of TorontoAccording to the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (2019), 15% of Canadians every year will use health services for mental illnesses. This number only accounts
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
Mindfulness Techniques for Stress Relief
Reviewed and verified by Anthea Lai Registered Psychotherapist Written by: Alishba Mahmood, Specialist in Mental Health Studies (HBSc), University of TorontoAs you continue your journey into the new year, you might be feeling the weight of your new year’s resolutions, unsure of where