Sunday Scaries: How I Manage My Anxiety For many people, Sundays are a chance to hit reset: fresh laundry, a clean kitchen, and assignments wrapped up for the week ahead. But for others, Sundays aren’t relaxing at all.

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It's the Relationship That Matters Most in Therapy Therapy's true power isn't in the latest buzzwords or brands; it's in the relationship between client and therapist.

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Depression in 3 words: Heavy, Dark, Lonely

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How to Support a Partner With Depression (and What to Avoid) Learn the best ways to help your partner, with advice from experts, including how to show empathy, provide encouragement, and care for yourself to maintain a healthy relationship.

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The silent struggle of working men: 'Men are supposed to be tough, but are also supposed to be nurturing' Suffering in silence is, unfortunately, a common behaviour amongst men when they face a health crisis — but it doesn't have to be that way.

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"IMPORTANT FACT: It's possible to be grateful for everything and everyone in your life and still suffer from severe depression." - ML

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7 common medications may disrupt gut health for years A new study has found seven types of prescription medications can have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can persist for several years even after stopping use.

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When You Feel a Flashback Going Through Your Body With Complex PTSD "It's not me remembering and it's not my brain remembering. It's my body."

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Infrared Saunas Can Help Treat Depression, Study Suggests Researchers found that the combination of whole-body heating via infrared sauna and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helped treat patients with depression.

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Magnesium vs. Melatonin: Which One Helps You Sleep Better? Magnesium and melatonin are commonly used as sleep aids, though their effects are generally modest. Learn how they work and which one may be best for you.

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UCalgary nursing researchers develop trauma and resilience training for frontline workers in ERs Evidence-based intervention emerged from a six-year study of mental health care in a Calgary hospital’s emergency department

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People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed Is hugging frequently linked to better mental health? A new study from Germany provides an answer.

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Texts may be as effective as live video for depression therapy Text-based psychotherapy can be as effective as live video sessions for patients being treated for depression, new research suggests.

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Students Are Being Excused From Doing Schoolwork Because It Makes Them Too Anxious Experts think that this avoidance will only make anxiety worse in the long run.

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Could AI be the lifeline for Canadian workers facing mental health issues? Fewer than half of people leaders feel equipped to address employee mental health issues, but AI tools prove popular

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New $2 saliva test may aid in psychiatric diagnosis A disposable sensor uses saliva to measure a protein linked to depression and schizophrenia. The test is fast, inexpensive, and could one day help monitor mental health.

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Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide Statistics show that veterans die by suicide from firearms – a particularly lethal means of suicide – at a higher rate than in the general population.

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I Was Only 7 When I Started Therapy — Here’s Why It Was the Best Thing My Parents Ever Did for Me "A mental health journey, especially for someone so young, can feel so lonely."

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6 Things to Know About Shame (and What to Do About It) Shame is a universal human emotion that can quietly shape how we see ourselves. This is where it comes from and what you can do to begin healing.

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Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being It is commonly believed that pets provide important benefits to their owners — but research suggests we may need to reconsider.

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How to Handle Burnout Without Losing Your Mind Whether it’s their demanding careers, jam-packed social schedules, or their mere existence in this world, everyone is dealing with burnout.

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Struggling with closure? Here are some things you can try Our need for closure runs deep. Without it, old memories intrude like uninvited guests, resurfacing with regret, anger or confusion, even years later.

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Explaining Eating Disorder Safe Foods For Those Who Don’t Know https://ow.ly/1nVu50XjV6n

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Thriving Through Chaos: 7 Changes That Make a Big Difference Here are seven small, actionable changes that you can implement today to inspire joy and mental wellness and thrive through the chaos.

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My Bad Days With 'High-Functioning' Depression "My parents say I'm too smart to be this sad."

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How Halloween Scares Can Soothe Anxiety https://ow.ly/2BvK50XjRmc

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Canadian workers’ mental health declining in 2025 due to burnout, financial stress: report The majority of Canadian employees (70 per cent) say their productivity has declined due to worsening mental health, according to a new report by Telus Health. The report, which analyzed employee responses from the company’s 2024 and 2025 mental-health indexes, found 40 per cent of workers are living with constant stress, with those younger than […]

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Why Is Exposure Good for Anxiety Exposure for anxiety is widely recognized as the gold standard treatment for anxiety disorders.

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More than a million people every week show suicidal intent when chatting with ChatGPT, OpenAI estimates https://ow.ly/nM6G50XjOTw

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