The narrative surrounding masculinity has long emphasized strength, stoicism, and self-reliance. While these qualities can be valuable, they can also create a formidable barrier when it comes to...

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people globally. But we often forget that adults are struggling too, such as teachers, parents, and community members.

Long ago, a colleague of mine recounted a story about his son, who was then probably 20 or 21 years old, and who was in a period of his life in which he was abusing drugs and alcohol.

You know that feeling where you’re doing everything right, the lemon water, the morning walk, the hormone-balancing supplements that cost more than your last electric bill, and yet, you still feel off?

Anger is one of our most primal human emotions, unfortunately, it is often misunderstood. It can come in waves like grief, but if left unchecked, anger can be a slippery slope into a lifelong journey...

Sexual violence remains a pervasive and devastating issue in our contemporary world, a stark violation of human dignity that transcends societal boundaries. Traditional approaches to addressing...

Witnessing your child's growth and transition into their teenage years is an exceptional experience. It's a stage they eagerly anticipate, filled with the promise of more...

We carry with us emotional, psychological, and cognitive patterns, adopt moral norms and social constraints, develop belief systems, create habitual strategies, and most of us will have an...

Dopamine is a hormone often called the pleasure/reward neurotransmitter. It affects our body, mind and behaviour and plays a big part in helping us think, plan and stay on track with our goals...

This Mental Health Awareness Week, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey and the powerful role food plays in supporting emotional wellbeing. Before I trained as a chef, I spent years working as an...

Struggling to stay focused or get through your to-do list? You're not alone. In this article, you'll discover simple, science-backed strategies to boost your productivity, manage your energy, and...

If you're reading this article, hopefully, it means that you're ready to begin the process of finding a therapist to help you on your journey. Deciding to go to therapy isn't an easy decision...

In the ongoing global conversation around mental health, one statement has emerged as both provocative and profoundly accurate: “Genetics loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.”

ADHD is often discussed in relation to children or, more recently, the growing wave of adult women receiving late diagnoses. In contrast, when it comes to men, ADHD is frequently...

It is one of the most cliché suggestions that anyone who has ever worked with a therapist has been on the receiving end of: “You should really consider keeping a journal and writing about...

Have you ever heard phrases like “Just let go,” “You need to love yourself more,” or “If you change your mindset, you will be happier,” and felt paralyzed, angry, hopeless, or unseen? If so, you...

Do you know someone who always seems to highlight what could go wrong? Maybe they react to your excitement with caution, criticism, or negativity, leaving you feeling deflated.

For a long time, when people heard the word trauma, they thought of war zones, car crashes, or acts of violence. Trauma was something catastrophic, reserved for what some would call "capital-T Trauma."

As spring unfurls its vibrant colours and the world around us awakens with new life, there's a powerful, natural momentum that can help us do the same within ourselves. Spring is not only about...

Many years ago, I remember hearing a colleague say she “works to live, not live to work.” When I heard those words, they stopped me in my tracks. I had never heard anyone say that before.

Traditionally, postpartum depression (PPD) has been viewed as an issue that primarily affects women who have recently given birth, often overlooking the emotional...

Let’s get one thing straight: You cannot fix your mental health, heal chronic illness, or reverse autoimmune disease until you repair the internal connection between...

You’re with someone you care about. You trust them. You feel safe in their company, and maybe you even look forward to the intimacy, until your body suddenly says no. You go quiet. You freeze.

All it takes is laughing with your friends, family, colleagues, co-shoppers, and other people. However, stress has become a lifestyle choice. Even if it is not something we...