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Should You Be Concerned About Your Child’s Anxiety?
It’s no big secret that this whole parenting thing is…challenging. You’ve committed to being responsible for the health, happiness, and wellbeing of another human. It’s tough and you want to make sure that your child is living their best life. A major part of doing this is making sure that their mental health is just as stable as their physical health. Just like adults, kids will experience anxiety from time
Perinatal Anxiety
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often a time of pure joy and excitement as you welcome your new bundle of love into your life. But what happens when you don’t feel as excited or joyful as you expected to? What do you do when you or someone you care about isn’t feeling all the warm fuzzies that come with the arrival of a new baby? For many new parents,
How Many “Types” of Anxiety Are There?
How do you know when the anxiety that you are experiencing is more than what is considered to be “normal”? There are many classifications of anxiety disorder. Below, we’ll look at the 6 most common anxiety disorders and their characteristics in detail, as well as define and briefly discuss the rest. Each one has a list of common symptoms that are grouped into 4 areas: Behavior Emotions Physical Thoughts If
How Do You Know If Anxiety Therapy Is Right For You?
We all struggle from time to time with our emotional, social or psychological well-being – our mental health. In fact, by the age of 40, a staggering 1 in 2 Canadians will have had a mental health issue. Even more concerning is that only about 40% of those who do will have sought treatment. Read on to learn more and to find out if anxiety therapy is right for you.
Stopping Self-Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
There’s a lot of truth to the quote, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” We get in our own way far more than life, other people, or bad luck sabotage our success. We really are our own worst enemy. You'd be amazed by how much easier your life would be if you weren't constantly sabotaging your success. It boggles the mind why we stand in our own way,
5 Keys to Managing Your Unhelpful Thoughts
It never seems to fail. You’re trying to concentrate on your work, but your mind wanders off to a completely unrelated topic. Or, maybe you’re about to go on a first date, but all you can think about is how horrible your last few dates have been. These are examples of unhelpful thoughts. Unhelpful thoughts can be distractions or be destructive. Neither is helpful. Your mind is a terrible thing
3 Truths To Get You Through Tough Times
When times are tough, it’s difficult to stay focused on your goals and aspirations. You may find yourself wondering when the hardships in your life will go away. The truth is, though, that life’s hardships never truly fade away. Sorry to be a downer straight out of the gate, but stay with me. You can use the not-so-great stuff to your advantage, by viewing those challenges as opportunities. The more you’re