Mental Health

Although there are many beliefs and expectations about happiness, research suggests some good news (and not so good news) for those in constant pursuit.

Mental fitness (also referred to as mental resiliency) can be defined as having access to the personal resources necessary to overcome the daily stressors of life. When the demands outweigh those resources, stress may result (coupled with tight muscles, short fuse, and the overwhelming desire to choke the life out of someone). With the lazy […]

While there is no substitute for proper care—counselling and/or medication prescribed by a doctor—there are several self-care strategies you can use to make the days (and nights) a little easier. We look into all the self-care tips for managing mental health disorders.

Mind mapping is a powerful and simple problem-solving technique developed by Tony Buzan in the 1960’s. Mind maps can be described as diagrams used to “map out” your ideas. It’s a creative and logical technique which allows your brain to quickly connect and analyze vast amounts of information. A key component of all mind maps […]

Thinking errors are automatic and based on our experiences, culture, upbringing and many other factors. If unchecked, they can generate anger and frustration tearing personal and working relationships apart. Thinking errors (or cognitive distortions) are subtle thoughts that tend to influence our behavior leading to stress and other mental health challenges overtime. Aaron Beck, an […]

Loving yourself is one of the most important things a person can do in order to achieve a satisfying, meaningful and joy filled life. Yet many people, even those who appear successful to the casual observer, fall short in this regard. Self-love is analogous to the foundation of a house. If the builder takes care, […]