Navigating Mother’s Day: Embracing Emotions and Practicing Self-Care

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we want to acknowledge that it can be a challenging day for many. If you’re not in a picture-perfect relationship with your mother or children, it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions.  For some, this day can bring up feelings of sadness, grief, or anxiety. It’s okay to feel…

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Simple Self-Care while feeling Depressed

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. For many people, January can be one of the darkest months of the year. The excitement of the Holidays is over, it’s cold outside, and the pressure for a ‘New year, new me’ is high! If you are struggling with a depressive episode and regular self-care feels too overwhelming, here…

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8 Tips for Mental Wellness During the Holidays

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is officially in full swing, but it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t take a break from mental health and wellness for the holidays.  Despite the busyness of the season, stress and depression have an uncanny ability of creeping in and leaving behind “gifts” no one ever asks for.  This Christmas…

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Being A Man: Depression

She's Pregnant, Now What?

*Editor’s note: Today on the blog we have guest author Aimee van Spronsen.  Aimee is currently a nursing student who is passionate about helping people and raising awareness.  She has some fantastic information to share with us about men’s mental health and the myths we often believe about it.  Mental health issues can affect anyone,…

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