Read & Reflect
Practical reflections, mental wellness tools, gentle guidance, and honest conversations for everyday life.
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a condition where a person has an uncontrollable urge to use substances like alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, even when they know it’s causing harm. This intense focus on the substance can interfere with daily life, leading to problems at work, school, and in relationships.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting 301 million people in 2019. These disorders involve feelings of fear and worry that are much more intense and lasting than what people normally experience. Anxiety can make everyday tasks like going to school, working, or socializing difficult. Although there are effective treatments, only about 1 in 4 people with anxiety disorders receive help.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological, mental health disorder in which individuals experience chronic issues with inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. Onset of ADHD starts in childhood, and typically persists throughout adulthood. Without treatment, adult ADHD symptoms can have severe consequences on social, academic, and/or occupational daily functioning. This blog will help you recognize common adult ADHD symptoms. Understanding ADHD is the first step toward finding strategies to thrive in your personal and professional life.
Before we can understand EMDR, we need to know about memories. Francine Shapiro came up with both EMDR and a popular way to explain memory, says that our brains store memories of traumatic events and bad situations differently than they store normal memories.
When starting therapy, do you know what questions to ask your therapist? Beginning this journey can somehow be intimidating, especially if it’s your first experience with therapy. Knowing which questions to ask can help you feel more at ease, ensure you’ve found the right therapist, and guide you toward better mental health outcomes.
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Talking to your parents about needing therapy as a teen can feel super daunting. Feeling a bit anxious about how they'll respond? Whether it's overreacting, getting upset, or just brushing off your request for help, it's totally normal to have those thoughts! We totally get where you're coming from. It's always a good idea to plan out what you want to say ahead of time. Think about what challenges you're facing and how you envision therapy making a difference for you.
Noticing a shift in your teen’s mood and behaviors? It might be a sign that they’re going through something emotionally. Understanding the signs and symptoms of depression in teens is key for parents to know how to support their child!
A miscarriage can be such a heartbreaking detour on the journey to parenthood. It brings a wave of profound loss, guilt, and isolation, and can sometimes lead to struggles with mental health like depression and anxiety. Healing from a miscarriage takes time. Embrace your feelings, create special rituals to honour your loss, and don’t hesitate to reach out for support. You’re not alone in this journey.
