To many, simply raising awareness may seem like an ineffective approach to battle mental illness. However, by removing the attached stigma, individuals are greatly empowered in taking the first step to feeling better, seeking treatment. Approximately 20% of Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and although there are several resources available for […]
With the ever growing population of individuals facing mental health challenges like depression, the number of clinicians is found to be one of the bottleneck factors in the road to recovery. In addition, many individuals may not feel comfortable enough to seek face-to-face help. Perhaps this new online module developed in Ireland may be the […]
Mental illness has fortified itself as a major concern around the world, this is primarily due to the amount of people who suffer from mental illness but go undiagnosed. The undiagnosed end up having to suffer the symptoms of their illness until the day that their condition is recognized and dealt with. This is where […]
A little while ago, I woke up feeling pretty miserable.I had a terrible cold, it was raining, I was behind on my assignments, there were bills to pay etc. etc. I’m not proud to admit this, but I was feeling pretty low and wondering if there was really anything left to keep me happy, motivated, and […]
I was lucky enough to be able to speak with a local psychiatrist to discuss some of the foundational aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. It’s safe to say that there are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, especially the treatment of mental illness. Below is the first installment of the […]
We often bump into new ideas and proposals, scientific or non-scientific, that appear totally strange or unbelievable upon initial hearing, and we wonder how applicable they are to our everyday lives. Yet, they can be very interesting to think about and ponder upon. Here is one of those ideas: Happiness should be categorized as a […]
Still out there searching for that one perfect pill to help promote, maintain, and restore mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health? What if I told you that it has already been created, it has been around for sometime, and that it’s virtually free! What if I told you it was music… Don’t believe me? Feeling a bit down?….Here […]
Noah Galloway is the first ever Men’s Health “reader” to grace the magazines cover since the original issue hit news stands in 1987…and he’s an amputee…but who cares! And that’s my point. I’m sure all the ladies reading this article will agree that this is one stunningly handsome man, and from a gentlemen’s perspective, I am […]
The following video is composed of footage I captured following the Stanley cup riots of 2011. Although the subject may be slightly dated, the lessons presented in the interpretations of this video most certainly are not. Regarding the subject of mental health, and comparably a reduction in suffering related to a lack of understanding in […]
We’ve all laughed until it hurt, and yet it felt so good. How about replicating that laughing fit to induce happiness during sad and challenging times? Although it may seem difficult to get a good laugh while you’re feeling blue, it may be possible to fake a laughter and trick your body into feeling good. It […]