The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. However, for many of us, the hustle and bustle, combined with social and family obligations, can take a toll on our mental well-being.
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Stress can be very difficult to manage on your own. Often, finding time to meditate, spending time with friends to talk, and getting out into nature are all great ways to manage stress in your day-to-day life.
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April 22 is Earth Day, and this year’s theme is “Invest In Our Planet!” That might seem like a tall order for the everyday person, but it really isn’t.
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Research shows that children who play outdoors are happier, healthier, and less anxious than children who don’t.
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Finding balance as a parent is different for everyone. Depending on the ages and stages of your children, what you do for a living, whether or not you have a partner, and what other natural supports are in place, your parenthood journey is unique to you.
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Low self-esteem is a vicious cycle. If it’s been awhile, your self-worth could be in the dumps and you’re even more susceptible to slipping back into that negative headspace.
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While scrolling through cat videos on Insta is great for a light-hearted break, there’s also a real benefit to owning pets when it comes to your mental health. Here are our top five ways pets can improve your mental health.
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If there is one word (beyond COVID-19) that has risen to the forefront in the last year and a half, it has to be resilience. Our social media feeds are filled with it, the news is talking about it — it’s just everywhere. Buzzword or not, resilience is something to pay attention to. Let’s break it down.
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Mental health is being used as a very general term these days, encompassing everything from anxiety and depression to feeling stressed and busy with the daily grind. In truth, there is a monumental difference between suffering from a mental illness and feeling challenged with your mental health and wellness.
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Mindfulness looks different for each and every one of us. While mindfulness is rooted in meditation and breathing, it could be any number of things. For one person, it could be a fast-paced trail run. For another, it could be reading a book. For yet another, it could be painting or colouring.
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It is Mental Health Week in Canada — a perfect opportunity to raise awareness and draw more attention to the importance of mental health in our community and how we can work together to find a way forward through challenging times.
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You don’t need to be “outdoorsy” to get outdoors and reap the benefits of fresh air and your natural surroundings. One benefit we have in Fort McMurray is our proximity to forests. While all green space is wonderful, trees can make a significant impact on your mental health.
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There is a youth mental health crisis around the globe as we see an increase in youth anxiety, depression and suicide. The numbers are climbing and suicide is the number one health-related cause of death for young people.
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There is a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel as the vaccine rolls out across the country. While that positive news is keeping many of us focused on “the end,” there is another crisis looming: the fourth wave.
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A year ago this week, the world shut down. Schools closed, playgrounds were taped off, museums shut down and our worlds were turned upside down. Many people lost their jobs. Others transitioned to working from home. As the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic, lockdown became a familiar term.
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Feelings of worry or fear are all components of anxiety, but it can often be dismissed as “that’s life.” Everyone has feelings of anxiety at different points in their life, whether you have a medical procedure or are feeling anxious about a job interview or test. But anxiety can also present itself as more of a debilitating condition in people of all ages.
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This month, MENTOR Canada, the Alberta Mentorship Project and other organizations across the country are working together to showcase and celebrate mentorship and the impact it can directly have on your community.
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Resolutions are about making positive, lasting changes in your life. But just like goal setting in general, often we get caught up in the big idea with no plan on how we’re going to execute it.
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We are here to remind you there is still a lot to be grateful for! We invite you to join us through the holiday season as we celebrate our 12 Days of Gratitude.
Take 5 is a simple way to step back, breathe and calm down during stressful moments. It’s something we often work with children on, but it can also provide a positive experience for adults.
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