Posts tagged Anxiety
Spring Cleaning and Mental Health: Why Decluttering is Good for your Body, Mind and Soul

For many of us, Spring begins with an annual ritual - the spring cleaning. A chance to declutter and say goodbye to our unwanted stuff - to refresh our living space by getting neat and tidy. However, spring cleaning can actually bring about other, unexpected benefits when it comes to your mental health.

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Back To School Anxiety for Parents - Like We've Never Experienced Before

It’s back to school season. Typically that hectic time of year of new shoes, backpacks, pencil cases, water bottles and bulk peanut-free snacks. Typically, a transitional time of year when families used to look forward to school resuming at summer’s end. But this year things are anything but typical. This year, parents are frantically searching for breathable face masks, hand wipes and gallons of sanitizer. This year, back-to-school season is packing a powerful emotional punch - of anxiety - and parents are getting hit hard.

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Mental Health Week: Let's Get Real about How We're Really Feeling

2020 marks The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 69th annual Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week helps to shift societal beliefs and perceptions about mental health. It helps promote behaviours and attitudes that foster well-being, support good mental health and create a culture of understanding and acceptance. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week, May 4-10, 2020 is ‘social connection’ and its importance for mental health.

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Clutter vs. Compulsion: Are you a Collector or a Hoarder?

It’s very common for our homes to get messy and cluttered at times. Simply collecting or owning a lot of things does not mean someone has a hoarding disorder. So what is the difference between clutter, collecting, and hoarding? When does too much stuff become too much? Take our QUIZ.

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How to Deal with Back to School Anxiety

Starting or returning to school can be a fun, exciting, and anxious experience. Worries about school are normal and common but for some children, teens, and parents. But, too much worrying can cause a child to avoid making friends, attending class, or completing assignments and tests. When this begins to happen, here are some tips for parents.

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Harness the Power of Physical Activity to Make You Feel Better

Sometimes we wish we could just run away from our problems. But rarely do we think about actually running away. Harnessing the power of physical activity can make you feel better. With some insight, intention, and perseverance you can move forward with feeling better both physically and emotionally.

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