Not everybody develops an addiction after using prescription medication or illicit drugs. However, some people develop a physical dependence on these substances. That’s because, over time, certain drugs change the brain’s chemistry. And these changes can lead to compulsive drug…
Mental Health
6 Benefits Of A Career In Mental Health Counseling
There are many misconceptions about mental health. Even though one in every five Americans has a mental health condition, treatment is not readily available. This is primarily because of the social stigma mental health faces. Almost every mental health patient…
Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Mental health and substance abuse are often linked together. This is because addiction often occurs in people who suffer from mental disorders. In fact, over half of the people who are checked into rehab for addiction meet the criteria for…
Healthy Living: A Few Relaxing Methods for Creating Joy in Your Life
Life is a complex thing. Though this seems like a complete oversimplification, these complexities of life often cause us undue stress, worry, and angst. In order to combat the varied unknowns that life throws our way, we find sanctuary in…
Taking a Break from Your Routine
Suffering from anxiety, depression, or fatigue can take a toll on your efficiency. To live a healthy life, your mind and body have to be at peace and work optimally. This is certainly not possible with a monotonous routine which…
7 Different Types of Therapies and How Each of Them Are Beneficial
Therapy is a powerful tool for mental health, and it presents many benefits. People choose to seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for coping with trauma, dealing with major life changes, managing an addiction, or even if…
Feeling stressed-out and craving an Italian getaway? Sign up for a ‘F**K It’ Retreat
Ah, the gorgeous offerings of Italia; the taste of luscious wine, the beautiful landscapes’ rolling hills, quaint little cobblestone villages, spaghetti for days, and a ‘Fuck It Retreat’ where you can learn to say ‘Fuck It’ and as the cool kids…
Trame Therapy is a natural, vibrational way to alleviate anxiety
BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Imagine waking up, and immediately wanting to go back to sleep. You’re so tired already and the day hasn’t even begun. You’re tired because you think of all the things that have to be done today, and…
How to turn your bedroom into a mindful space and get the best sleep of your life
It’s easy for us to forget that our bedrooms are where we spend the majority of our lives. Dependant on your sleeping pattern, between 6 and 10 hours every single day is spent in bed sleeping. It’s safe to say…
Men’s mental health is facing a silent crisis
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Featured Illustration by Xulin Wang Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day was on June 13, 2017, and it served as a reminder that men, too, can suffer from anxiety, depression and a range of mental illnesses. The constructs…
5 steps to better mental health
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Mental health requires nourishment and nurturing. We often take it for granted. Magic pills aren’t the solution, and therapy is the beginning to a whole new lifestyle change. There are simple, yet crucial things you can do…
This is the easiest breathing technique that will help you destress and sleep better
Harvard doctor, Andrew Weil, has claimed he has created a powerful technique that will help you sleep better and relieve your stress. It’s not a drug, nor is it a mattress or any sort of funny contraption. It’s the “4-7-8 breathing…
Here are 6 reasons why you should be napping during your (work)day
As we get older we tend to try and fight daytime tiredness with an espresso or Red Bull. But did you know there is actually a better way? Taking a nap! That’s right guys, naps are not just for kids.…
How to fall asleep: 4 easy breathing techniques to make you fall asleep
You’ve heard it before and you are going to hear it again: breathing is a powerful tool. There’s a reason you are hearing this you know – because it is true! Meditation can seem intimidating to people who have never…
Mental health and children: why we need to teach kids about mental health
Talking to children can be challenging especially if it involves serious matters of an adult nature. Mental health is one of those matters, but like sex education, it is a subject matter that needs to be properly communicated to young…
Mental illness: 5 ways it also affects your loved ones
One in every four people will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Mental illness doesn’t just involve those affected but also those close to them: their family and friends. Let’s take a look at how mental…
What is a personality disorder? The 10 types
You may have heard of the term “personality disorder” before, as it’s been prevalent in pop culture, whether it’s our favourite fictional characters or influential people in the media. According to a survey by the National Institute of Mental Health,…
How to get off antidepressants without losing your mind
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Getting off antidepressants is one of the most difficult things to do. Believe me, I’ve been there. It’s one of the reasons I have an affliction toward them in the first place. I think the risks and…
Why is everyone depressed?
BY: DAYTON UTTINGER There’s been a lot done to help those with mental illnesses. We’ve raised awareness, promoted help lines and worked (and continue to work) to remove the stigma. While we still have a long way to go, we’ve…
How travelling can help improve your mental health
One of society’s greatest ironies is how disconnected we can feel despite the level of connectivity with our technologies. The constant smartphone and Internet use can be taxing and unplugging once in a while has numerous mental health benefits. Going…