According to the Global Self-Care federation website, self-care is “the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them. It is a decision-making process that empowers individuals to look after their own health efficiently and conveniently in collaboration with health and social care professionals as needed.” In the field of mental health, there is a lot of talk about self-care but I would like to take a moment to di

Stigma comes from a lack of knowledge or understanding of an issue. Sadly, there is often a stigma surrounding mental health and mental health treatment. People might feel embarrassed or ashamed at the thought of seeking treatment for a mental health concern. Family and friends may not understand what you are going through if you’re battling depression, anxiety, PTSD or any other mental health concerns. Stigmatization can potentially lead to people not seeking needed help and

Depending on the source, 20-25% of people or more will experience anxiety severe enough to qualify for an anxiety disorder diagnosis. While a full explanation of the different diagnoses of anxiety disorders and their treatment is well beyond the scope of this post, those figures help illustrate the fact that anxiety is a commonly experienced ailment that many people battle and endure daily. Let that sink in. That’s 1 in every 4-5 people. These are our friends, family, co-work

Wintery snow and time off from work. Decorations, Christmas tress, and an abundance of delicious food. The anticipation of seeing family and friends that we might not have seen for months or even years. For most of us, the holidays are a mix of happiness and sadness. While it might seem odd to think of the holidays in this way, it is often how people feel. We are conflicted. We value the time spent with our loved one, the memories made, ponder years past, and think of resolut