Back to school season is here, which can be both an exciting and stressful time for students. Whether you get straight A’s or are struggling to keep up, it is normal to feel some anxiety and have your concerns. However, significant amounts of stress can be bad for...

Panic attacks can be really hard to ride with. Sometimes it catches you out of nowhere like a sudden, overpowering wave crashing down on your one perfectly fine day. The feeling can escalate quickly and have you think you’re spiraling out of control. It all sounds...

It is important to accept that even couples in happy and healthy unions go through conflict sometimes. The only difference between them and unhappy partners is in how well they manage the situation and how strongly they’ve set a foundation of respect and friendship...

In any kind of relationship, it is normal to sometimes feel let down, hurt, and in some cases, betrayed. All it takes is a healthy bond paired with a grounded mindset to figure out the next step. If you have experienced being betrayed by someone you love, here are a...

Anger is defined as an intense emotion that sometimes involves a strong and uncontrollable response. The more overpowering the feeling, the greater the influence may be. For instance, many people often notice physical effects such as a faster heartbeat, higher blood...

Marriage therapy, also known as couples counselling, can sound daunting at first but keep in mind that even the happiest of couples hit a few roadblocks sometimes and there is no shame in needing help. In fact, seeking help goes to show how much you value and respect...

People often think social anxiety is narrowed down to random parties and meeting new people, when in reality, it can be present at any large gathering - even when surrounded by loved ones. The unspoken obligation to get along and mingle even with those you just do not...

The holiday season is upon us and while many people call it the most wonderful time of the year, not everyone would agree. The holidays can oftentimes bring feelings of loneliness, stress, and social anxiety due to many triggers you may be exposed to. Dr. Gail Saltz,...

With many people suffering from loss because of Covid-19 and the holidays approaching, for some, “the most wonderful time of the year” is not feeling as “cheerful and bright”. Even the most loving families can experience tension when they are grieving, especially...

From childhood, we learn to gain our self-approval from others. We learned that when we get a good grade on a test, it means we are worthy of success. Today, many of us attribute our success to how many likes our social media posts get. Feeling we need to accomplish...