Treatments for anxiety often speak of suppressing or preventing anxious feelings. What if anxiety could be turned off like a lightbulb instead? An example of one of these anxiety off-switches is called neuropeptide Y receptor. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have found a correlation between a decreased number of these receptors and individuals with an […]
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The Power of Choice
All too often, during the more challenging moments in our lives, we may find ourselves succumbing to self doubt resulting in the experience of unnecessary stress and anxiety. The most important thing we can ever hope to understand is that happiness, confidence, and success are largely the result of the choices we make. This is […]
With a brand new year, many of us have already set new year resolutions. Perhaps one goal that has slipped our minds is the goal of achieving good mental health. Good mental health can be defined as having a sense of well-being and being able to rebound from challenges, failures and everyday stresses. Here are […]
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Gratitude Works!
Keeping a gratitude journal seems to be one of those things many people are excited to start every once in a while on Thanksgiving or New Year’s, but as time goes on, they start to wonder if it actually works in increasing their happiness and gradually stop doing it because it can feel like a […]
After millions of years of evolution, one would think that our brains would have evolved to become resistant to malfunctions like mental disorders. Why then, is depression still so common? According to authors of an article published in the Psychological Review, depression may be an adaptation rather than a disorder. This daring proposal came from […]
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Positive Psychology
A former president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Martin Seligman is well known for his work within the field of positive psychology. As opposed to other areas of practice within psychology that are known to place more of a specific focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, positive psychology seeks to identify and enhance […]
On Wednesday November 19th, MHAC and SUS hosted their puppy therapy session in the lobby of the Abul Ladha building. The event was highly successful with over 150 students coming out to de-stress for 15 minutes by playing with dogs. In attendance this year we had a pomeranian, shih-tzu, golden retriever, Australian shepherd, two chocolate labs, […]
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 […]