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.
Navigating New Beginnings: Embracing Change and Life Transitions
Large life changes can evoke a variety of feelings and impact our relationships and well-being in diverse ways. In this blog post, we discuss the relationship between life transitions and mental health as well as some strategies to help successfully navigate new beginnings.
A World in Colour: The Benefits of Art on Mental Well-Being
In this blog post, we delve into the mental health benefits of art! One of the most prominent benefits of art is that it is incredibly accessible; people of any age, background, and ability can engage in art, particularly as many different types and formats can be adapted to suit varying abilities, interests, and skill levels. Channeling our thoughts and emotions through art is an accessible, yet effective way to reduce stress, enhance our wellbeing, and provide us with a sense of mastery and accomplishment.
Your Guide to Implementing an Effective Workplace Wellness Program
In this blog post, we delve into research on the best ways to design and implement tailored workplace wellness initiatives. From conducting needs assessments to developing multifaceted programs and offering incentives, we explore strategies to enhance employee health, productivity, and satisfaction. Understanding these nuances is crucial for creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Client On The Couch? What Therapy Is All About
There is often confusion about what actually happens during therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the gold standard therapy for anxiety and depression, and helps clients understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings are all connected.
Demystifying Mental Health Professionals: The Difference between Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Counsellors
When it comes to mental health providers, there is a lot of confusion about what the terms therapist, counsellor, psychologist, and psychiatrist mean. Demystify the differences between mental health providers and learn more about the training and qualifications of different mental health providers.
Mental Health: Myths and Misconceptions
When it comes to mental health, they are a lot of misconceptions and myths about what mental health is and what determines our mental health. Bust the myths and misconceptions and learn more about what mental health is all about.