Welcome to our evidence-based blog where we translate mental health and wellness research into digestible and accessible insights to protect and promote your well-being.
Gut Instinct: Nurturing the Brain-Gut Connection for Optimal Well-being
Maybe you’ve noticed how consuming some foods leave you feeling energized and uplifted, while other foods contribute to low mood? These experiences are not coincidental, and are a manifestation of the complex relationship between your brain and digestive system. In this blog post, we discuss the brain-gut connection and the intricate relationship between the food on your plate, digestive health, and mental well-being.
The Transformative Power of Gratitude Writing for Your Mental Health
In a world often filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life, taking a moment to cultivate gratitude can be a powerful tool for mental well-being. In fact, research has shown that writing in a gratitude journal can have profound effects on mental health, fostering a positive mindset, and reducing stress.
Beyond the Scale: Rethinking Healthcare and Pelvic Health Solutions
Some health professionals recommend weight loss as a primary health solution whenever they have a patient with a higher-than-recommended BMI (a weight-centric approach)). More recently, however, the presence and impact of weight stigma has been highlighted in discussions around healthcare and treatment, including the association between weight and pelvic health.
From Worry to Wellness: Understanding and Coping with Health Anxiety
At one time or another, each of us has worried about our health or felt anxious about physical symptoms we were experiencing. Most of the time, these worries are temporary and fade away. But for some, health concerns and worries remain persistent and cause significant distress. There are strategies and tools that we can use to assess and manage our own health anxiety.
Addressing Sedentary Behaviour in the Workplace: Insights and Strategies
Sedentary behaviour, or prolonged sitting, can contribute to numerous adverse health effects. In this blog, we explore strategies for both employees and employers to counteract these negative effects. Incorporating simple actions to promote daily movement can mitigate health risks, enhance well-being, and boost workplace culture.
Performing Under Pressure: Steps to Excelling in High-Stress Environments
Individuals in high-pressure, high-performance roles face the tremendous challenge of achieving and maintaining optimal performance while operating under stress. We unpack how to perform under pressure, achieve your goals, and build a foundation that sustains excellence in high-stress environments.
Education: A Key Component to Health and Wellness
Education surrounding specific mental health and wellness topics has been shown to be a very effective approach to improve psychological wellbeing. Research shows that formal psychoeducational programs are nearly as effective as individual therapy for addressing mental health concerns, and has been shown to reduce stress, psychological distress, and depressive symptoms, and to improve quality of life.
How to Beat Burnout in the Workplace
Burnout is a reaction to chronic workplace stress where individuals feel emotionally drained, mentally exhausted, and unable to meet the demands of their job. In this blog we discuss what burnout is, why it occurs, and what employers can do to start actively addressing burnout among employees.
The Power of Mindfulness in Achieving a Positive Body Image
Developing a positive body image is essential for mental health and wellbeing. In this blog we discuss what body image and why it matters, as well as how mindfulness can help us to develop a positive body image by changing the way we relate to, and think about, our bodies.
The Invisible Injury: How Concussions Impact Both Physical and Mental Health
The long-term impacts of concussion may be significant and can impact both our physical and mental health. This blog explores the ways in which concussions can affect overall health, signs and symptoms to watch for, as well as some evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing these injuries.
Employee Wellness Investment: A Strategic Move for Business Success
Investing in employee wellness has benefits for both employees and employers. By investing in and proactively addressing mental health and wellness concerns, companies can significantly reduce costs associated with burnout and other mental health and wellness issues.
Beyond Buzzwords: Steps to Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace
In this blog, we define and discuss the principles of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA), why each is necessary for workplace success and employee wellbeing, as well as specific and actionable steps that businesses can take to promote IDEA in their workplace.
Music as Medicine: How Music Can Benefit Wellbeing and Brain Functioning
Music therapies represent a promising approach to improve wellbeing and overall psychological and social functioning by alleviating negative symptoms and improving quality of life. In this blog, we discuss the benefits of music, particularly for individuals living with dementia.
Feeling the Pressure of Headaches? Strategies and Solutions for Relief
Did you know there are specific steps that you can take to prevent headaches from occurring and to reduce their severity when they occur? We discuss the different types of headaches, as well as tips and tricks for the prevention and treatment of headaches.
From Chaos to Control: How to Regulate Your Emotions
Emotion regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage their emotions and reactions, as well as recognize and respond to the emotions of others, in an effective way. In this blog, we explain what emotional regulation is, why it is important, and how you can improve your emotion regulation skills to better your personal and professional life.
Is All Stress Bad? How Stress is Both Helpful and Harmful
It is a common misconception that all stress is bad and should be avoided at all times. However, stress is a natural response to demanding or challenging situations, and it can have both positive and negative effects on our mental and physical health. In order to determine if our stress is helpful or harmful to us, and to effectively manage our stress, we need to first understand the impacts of short and long-term stress on our wellbeing.
Steps to Finding a Therapist in Canada
Have you ever thought about going to therapy, but weren’t sure how to get started? Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, even for those who have been to therapy before. But finding a therapist doesn’t have to be so stressful… as long as you’re equipped with the right information! We provide the steps and tools you need to help find a therapist in Canada.
New Year, New You? Understanding the Role of Motivation in Goal-Setting
Each year, people make resolutions and set goals to improve their health, well-being, and relationships. Yet, despite good intentions, many are unsuccessful, and the goals they set are abandoned. So, what exactly differentiates people who achieve their goals, from those who don’t? Not surprisingly, motivation plays a key role.
Self-Care and Helping Yourself Through the Holidays
Confused About Cognition? An Overview of Cognitive Health
Cognitive health describes how well our cognitive processes are working, including how well a person can pay attention, make decisions, problem-solve, remember things, learn new knowledge, and more. So, you might be wondering, how do I know if I have good or poor cognitive health? What can I do to promote my cognitive health? We discuss all these points in this overview of cognitive health.