Depression
Navigating the Holiday Blues
The holiday seasons are mostly assumed to be joyous times to be immersed in the company of friends and family. This narrative is also reinforced by the myriad of media images depicting beautifully clad individuals bursting with excitement while shopping for gifts or hanging out with loved ones. However, when the realities around us do…
Read MoreThe Power of Self-Compassion
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, self-compassion has emerged as an essential tool for navigating the difficulties of life. While the notion of being gentle and kind to ourselves may seem counterintuitive or even selfish to some, the benefits of self-compassion are far-reaching and transformative. By fostering a caring and understanding attitude towards oneself, we…
Read MoreAm I Sad or Depressed?
Into each life a little rain must fall is a way of saying every one of us will experience sadness in our lifetime. It is completely normal and natural. But there are some people who feel something deeper and darker than sadness, and they may feel this way despite there being no triggering event such…
Read MoreBenefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling…
Read MoreThe Truth About Perfectionism
We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state…
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