Emotion Processing Mental Health

The Role of Self-Care in Suicide Prevention: 7 Powerful Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. In the context of suicide prevention, self-care becomes more than just bubble baths and spa days; it’s about building resilience, nurturing your mind, and protecting your life. As we mark September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it’s essential to understand how everyday acts of self-compassion can serve as a buffer against life’s most difficult moments. Understanding the Link Between Self-Care and Suicide …

Boundaries Mental Health

How to Motivate Yourself: 15 Proven Strategies to Unlock Your Full Potential

Motivation is the invisible force that pushes us to act, whether it’s pursuing a career goal, starting a fitness journey, or simply getting out of bed on tough mornings. But even the most driven individuals hit slumps — and that’s completely normal. The good news? Motivation isn’t just a personality trait; it’s a skill you can learn, strengthen, and sustain. As a mental health professional, …

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Conquering the Chaos: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that make someone feel compelled to perform to alleviate anxiety or prevent a feared outcome. It’s a disorder that can significantly disrupt daily life, affecting work, relationships and overall quality of life. OCD is more …

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Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Adults Dealing with Disrespectful Parents

Boundaries are essential in all relationships, defining our limits and fostering mutual respect. However, setting boundaries with parents can be especially difficult due to deeply ingrained family dynamics. When parents consistently disregard these boundaries, it can lead to significant emotional distress and strain in the parent-child relationship.  This challenge is even more pronounced for adult children of emotionally immature parents. You may have grown up …

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Coping with Job Loss: A Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health

Losing a job, whether due to company downsizing or restructuring, economic factors, organizational changes, or any number of other factors, is an incredibly challenging and stressful experience.  Studies have shown that the mental health impact of job loss can be as severe as that of a divorce or the death of a loved one. A study published by Frontiers in Psychology in 2021 found that …

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Battling the May Blues: A Guide to Mental Health Support

As the days grow longer and the weather starts to warm, many of us eagerly await spring’s arrival. However, for some, the transition into May can bring about a unique set of challenges—the “May blues.” This phenomenon, often overlooked, can manifest as subtle changes in mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The May blues can be attributed to various factors, from the lingering effect of …