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Have you lost your sense of direction in life and didn’t know what else to do? Do you always feel “lazy”, unmotivated, and uninspired? Because we live in such a cutthroat and hypercompetitive society so obsessed with the pursuit of wealth and success, we’re likely to suffer from chronic stress. …

The fear of abandonment is one of the most damaging fears to many. A form of anxiety, a fear of abandonment often starts to form in childhood for those who have it. Usually, abandonment issues begin when one has experienced some sort of trauma or loss already, thus developing a …

Are you suffering from mental illnesses like depression or anxiety? Do you know someone who is? People who are suffering from a mental illness often hear the same type of unhelpful remarks. At some point, it can become annoying. It’s important to spread awareness about mental illness. And to help …

Have you ever wondered what healthy habits you should add to your list of to-dos? We all should give enough time and attention to our mental health, and what a better way than to adopt some new, healthy habits along the way? If you keep at a habit, sooner or …

Let’s talk about mental health. Are you struggling with your mental health lately, or need mental health tips? Oftentimes, we are unaware of how our thinking could be influencing mental health issues like depression or anxiety. For example, do you find yourself playing the victim card or overworking to be …

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness that is exhibited by repetitive unwanted or intrusive thoughts – the obsessions – often followed by an urge to do something repeatedly – the compulsions. It is a very serious mental illness that causes a great deal of suffering to those who …

Trauma is something that many of us have had some kind of experience with. Have you experienced it too? According to a study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, approximately 70% of adults in the United States have or will experience a traumatic event in their lives. Though trauma …

Is there someone you know who has been acting off lately? It might be a change in their tone or a shift in their attitude, but you notice that something has changed. This person may not be willing to confront you, dodging your frequent “how are you doing?” or “is …

We’ve partnered up with @Kids Help Phone, Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health solutions service, to make this video. Do you feel stressed so intensely that it negatively affects your day-to-day activities in your life? Whether you’re struggling with a mental health disorder or an overwhelming circumstance, you aren’t alone. One …

Are your thoughts making you depressed without realizing it? In our social media society, negative self talk has in many ways become the norm, and it’s easy to fall into a pattern of constantly comparing yourself to others or setting unrealistically high expectations for yourself. While these practices masquerade as …