When I say I’m fine, I mean I don’t want to tell you what is really going on inside. I may be in a rush, I may not feel comfortable telling you what is troubling me, and most often, I may feel restricted in what I say as a therapist given the general belief among therapists that we shouldn’t self-disclose...[ read more ]

We are now at the end of the third week of ‘social distancing,’ and the closing down of all non-essential businesses and services. Our thoughts and best wishes are with all of you, as you face the challenges of living moment by moment through this crisis, living in close proximity with your family – with no escapes, and no child-care,...[ read more ]

Expect to feel doubt or awareness of stigma. You might feel conscious of stigma around those needing help for mental health conditions, but keep in mind just how common these are: The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem or issue each year. And you've already taken a huge step towards...[ read more ]

If you're experiencing a mental health issue—whether depression, anxiety, stress or relationship problems, addiction issues, or anything else—the sooner you seek help, the sooner you can feel better. The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem or issue each year. Approximately 8% of Canadians will experience major depression in their lifetime....[ read more ]