Category: Mental Health Blogs
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Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Mental Health Challenges
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Pandemic and Political Crises Causing Depression and Substance Abuse
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How I Overcame An Eating Disorder
My name is Hannah Altmann and I have written about my battle with an eating disorder. I hope that my words are able to give hope to people going through similar journeys and to educate the public about the reality behind eating disorders. My Eating Disorder Begins It was around my grade 10 year in…
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Research Reveals 5 Ways To Protect Your Brain Health
In the past year of Covid-19 restrictions have drastically changed our daily routines. Lee Chambers, Environmental Psychologist, and Wellbeing Consultant suggests five activities to counteract the harmful effects of lockdown on our brain health. The impact of lockdown on our brain After months of isolation and reduced social interaction, Audley Villages commissioned a study into…
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Naomi Osaka and Mental Health: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
We’re in a mental health pandemic. According to a study published in Scientific Report that used information from 32 different countries and 398 771 participants, the global prevalence estimate for depression was 28.0%, 26.9% for anxiety; 24.1% for post-traumatic stress symptoms; 36.5% for stress; 50.0% for psychological distress; and 27.6% for sleep problems. Considering the fact that…
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The Greener The City, The Happier Its People, Study Finds
A little dose of happiness is exactly what each of us needs to get through the day, so what’s the best way to get those endorphins flowing? Might we suggest spending some time in green spaces? Spending time in nature has a lot of benefits for your health. In fact, recent studies indicating that the…
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The Early Bird Doesn’t Develop Depression, Study Finds
Are you a morning person? If not, you may want to change your habits. While getting up bright and early may sound like an unnecessary task, a new study has found that waking up early may be great for your mental health. In fact, researchers found that the earlier you wake up, the more you…
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What Is Smiling Depression?
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It’s Never OK To Tell Someone To ‘Man Up’. How to Support Men When They Share Emotions.
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Psilocybin and Cannabis Are Making Inroads Into Mental Health
Mental health is a constantly trending topic. We’re all looking for ways in which we can support and protect our mental health. Natural substances that can better our mental health have now been pushed to the forefront. However, some of them are quite controversial, most notable psychedelics and cannabis. In a series called The Business…