Mental Health Topics

What do employers usually expect from a job candidate? Of course, skills, experience, and education play a significant part in landing the job of your dreams. But there are situations (and you’ve probably gone through them yourself) when a company chooses a person with almost no qualifications for the job,…

Since the spring of 2020, the way we socialize has been turned on its head. Social distancing has drastically cut down our interactions with each other, and there has been great discussion about how the pandemic may be affecting our mental health. But there’s one group of people no one…

Question: I’m having panic attacks and I’m not sure if I can repair my relationship with my boyfriend after he lied to me about having a 1 year old son and I am uncomfortable with his relationship with his child’s mother. I don’t want to break up with him, but…

The holidays are often portrayed as a time of happiness surrounded by family and friends, but for some it can be a more difficult time. Especially in times of pandemic, when social distancing may cause physical separation, communication can become more strained causing feelings of isolation, loneliness and guilt. Within…

Q: I’m struggling with discipline across many facets of my life. Lack of discipline in healthy eating, being active, completing my work or tasks at my job, and keeping any sense of routine. Are there activities or methods I can use to stop waiting for motivation and to start building…

Q: I was wondering if you all had any tips for studying with ADHD? A: This is a common and excellent question and I’m happy to share a few tips that many of my clients with ADHD have found to be helpful over the years!  First thing’s first, there is…

Despite all the perks that come with working for yourself, being an entrepreneur can be very stressful. It involves a steep learning curve, risks to know and avoid, and hoops to jump through just to get a business up and running. With stress being dubbed the silent killer of the…

Being a manager is tricky at the best of times, and those who have a lot of responsibilities to juggle will face more pressure and stress than most. The ongoing pandemic has amped up challenges that business decision-makers face on a daily basis. They are making major changes to the…

The COVID-19 crisis has incentivized innovation and transformation in many industries around the world, healthcare included. Even if we didn’t have a global pandemic on our hands, it’s important to note that the healthcare sector is constantly evolving and changing. This is a natural process, as companies and healthcare institutions…

Opposing political views can stir up conflict in your relationship and ultimately drive a wedge between you and your partner. Before you engage in a political discussion with your partner, press pause and consider the best way to approach the conversation or if it’s worth having at all. Also, try…

Last December, in thinking about my New Year’s resolutions, I decided to focus on me. That was my goal. To do whatever it took in the coming year to prioritize and improve me, my well-being, my happiness. I know, I know… this isn’t technically a SMART goal. It is absolutely…

You probably don’t think twice about turning on the news or reading the latest stories online about what’s happening in the world. But did you know that too much news exposure can seriously harm your mental health and wellbeing? People are consuming more media than ever before. Even before COVID,…