Mental health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Allow our contributors to give expert guidance and tips on steps you can take to improve your mental well-being. Learn about different therapeutic approaches and self-care practices that can support your mental health.
The Impact of Good Girl Syndrome on Mental Health and Well-Being
Every day, countless high-achieving women silently bear the weight of expectations that aren’t truly theirs. Good Girl Syndrome isn’t just a set of behavioral habits; it’s an invisible pressure...
Wellness Isn’t a Competition and Why Judgement and Comparison Hold Us Back
Let’s be honest: these days, the wellness world is sadly becoming more filled with judgement and comparison. We see it every day. People criticising how others meditate, breathe, eat, or heal.
Recognizing the Signs of Drug Use at Work and What Employers and Co-Workers Should Know
Substance misuse in the workplace is a serious concern that can negatively impact job performance, safety, and the overall well-being of both the individual and their co-workers.
Confessions of a Serial Non-Rest-er – Reclaiming the Power of Pause
In today’s always-on culture, rest is often misunderstood, undervalued, or mistaken for laziness. Despite growing awareness of mental health and well-being, many people still struggle to slow down...
The Way of Play – Building Brains, Bonds, and Better Futures
In our fast-paced world of schedules, screens, and endless to-do lists, we often overlook one of the most powerful tools for helping children grow, learn, and thrive: play. While it may appear to be simple...
How Bibliotherapy Is Rewiring Minds and Restoring Souls in a Chaotic World
In a world groaning under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and disconnection, many are searching for healing beyond the traditional methods. While therapy, medication, and support groups...
Killing the Shame, Not the Self Opens a New Conversation on Suicide and Emotional Intelligence
Last weekend, I held space as a threesome, with fellow healers Katie and Zoe. I usually close the day with a reading. And had planned out what I was going to take the ladies through. I walked into...
The Spiritual Hangover and When Healing Hurts and Why That's a Gift
In today’s spiritual world, awakening is often celebrated as a breakthrough. But what few talk about is what happens next: the spiritual hangover. This is the phase where deep-seated fears...
I Have Been Diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, BPD, etc, or Have You?
I work in private practice and contract to an employee assistance program (EAP), and increasingly, the first words out of a person’s mouth are that they have a diagnosis of some form of disorder.
Should I Share My Grief and Speak Up About Pain After Loss?
Grief has a way of making the world feel both overwhelming and eerily quiet. There is often that feeling of an invisible weight, heavy, isolation being a constant companion.
An MSW/Podcaster With PTSD Who Has A Mission to Help Others With Mental Health Issues Over 20 Years
I am 14 years post-rupture. Brain aneurysm conqueror, who wants to become the Advocate. That stresses mind over matter. Works. Anyone can do anything they can set their mind to, regardless of...
My Clients are Getting Younger & Younger, and it’s Scaring the Hell Outta Me
For the past six years in private practice, I’ve always maintained a very diverse range of clients. On my roster, you’ll always see a handful of retirees, a fairly large portion of working professionals...
How to Avoid the Weak Spots of Allopathic and Alternative Healing Methods for Lasting Well-Being
A general health guide for everybody who does not have terminal diseases like cancer or another life-threatening diagnosis. You’ve heard this: I’ve followed this nutrition protocol for months, and...
It’s Time for Men to Talk on How to Take That First Step Toward Mental Well-Being
It’s June, Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but if you’re like a lot of men I meet in my coaching and speaking work, you might be thinking: “I’m not sure this conversation is for me.”...
Adult Children of Alcoholics and How to Love Yourself So You Can Find Your True Purpose?
For years, I lived with the belief that I was unworthy of love—not because I chose to, but because it was ingrained in me, woven into the fabric of my being before I even knew to question it.
How Hypnotherapy Helps Children Heal Through Play and Overcome Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety issues, behaviour disorders, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children? 10% of children ages 3-17 have had a current diagnosis of...
The Hidden Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes
The mind is a powerful thing, but it can also be fragile. As we age, conditions like Alzheimer’s and diabetes can challenge our brain health in ways we might not fully understand. Both diseases are...
Finding Freedom from Alcohol Starts with the Mind and Unlocks a Healthier You
In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift in the way people view alcohol. Whether it's for health reasons, personal growth, or simply to feel more in control, more individuals are choosing...
The Helper’s Perspective on The Super, Simple Secret to Successful Outcomes in Addiction Treatment
Ahhhhh, “The Salad Days.” It was about 13 or 14 years ago, and, man! Was I ever the cocky and arrogant young intern. I remember confidently walking into the clinic where I’d be...