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.
How to Optimize Your Self-Care: Personality Matters
Self-care is an important aspect of maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves taking the time to rest, recharge, and nourish ourselves so that we can be at our best. However, self-care looks different for everyone, and may vary drastically depending on an individual’s personality. In this blog post, we will explore how self-care practices can be tailored to fit the needs of introverts and extroverts.
Three Key Strategies You Need to Thrive at Work
This blog outlines three key strategies for thriving at work and how these strategies can be adapted and utilized by employees, workplace leaders, or human resources professionals in order to promote well-being and maximize performance and satisfaction in the workplace.
From understanding the importance of a growth mindset to strategically designing work structures and engaging in meaningful action, this blog post offers valuable insights into navigating the complexities of today's work landscape.
Navigating the Digital Age: Telemental Health Services and Remote Work Environments
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of our life have moved to be online, accessed remotely, and/or offered in a hybrid format, including many workplaces, social and health care services, and education opportunities. One important development has been the expansion of telemental health services. Telemental health is a term that describes mental health care and education that is provided virtually, using technologies like phone and video calls, online messaging, and mobile apps. With the emergence of telemental health, many people have questions such as…. Is it as effective as in-person therapy? Are there any situations where telemental health shouldn’t be used? Many people also have more general questions such as - what are the benefits and drawbacks of this surge in digital and hybrid services? In this blog post, we’ll explore these important questions regarding digitized services and remote environments.
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.
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.
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.
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.