13 Calgary Resources for Crisis and Mental Health
Here are 5 local resources in Calgary for crisis, mental health and addiction support that provide education, assessment, medical attention and more.
Why Anxiety Happens
If you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, you are definitely not alone. These disorders are among the most common in Canada, with a recent study showing up to 15% of citizens experiencing generalized anxiety disorder. Whether it’s worrying about the future, feeling overwhelmed with thoughts, or more physical symptoms like a racing heart and sweating, …
How Anxiety Affects the Body
As psychologists, counsellors, and therapists, we focus a lot on mental health – discussing everything from depression to the science behind our clinical approaches. However, we also know that’s only half of the story. More and more research is showing the connection between our mental and physical health, and a deficit in one can cause …
What Anxiety Feels Like
Our society today is a busy and often overwhelming place. Between the constant distractions of our phones and devices, the demands of our work and personal lives, and the events going on in the world around us, it’s all too easy to feel anxious about everything. But – what does it mean to have anxiety? …
The Importance of Therapy Consultations
For many people, the idea of opening up about their innermost thoughts and concerns to a stranger – whether in person, over the phone, or in a virtual space – can cause feelings of anxiety or even dread. After all, many of us are taught not to talk about mental health with anyone, let alone …
What is Bell Let’s Talk Day?
One of the biggest obstacles we all face in our mental health struggles is feeling alone and stigmatized. When so many of our problems seem trivial or unique, it can be hard to even bring them up to others, let alone to discuss them in detail. But talking about them and shining a light on …
How Online Therapy Works
Even before the pandemic began, many people had been turning to online therapy, a convenient and highly accessible method of mental health treatment and awareness that continues to gain popularity in the internet age. Whether specifically sought for conditions like stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma or used as a general therapeutic release for kids and …
The Best Places to Reduce Stress in Calgary
There are several ways our bodies work to regulate stress naturally. Here are a few proven ways that you can reduce your stress by visiting these three Calgary locations.
The Benefits of Couples Counselling
Couples in Calgary can enjoy benefits of counselling almost immediately: better intimacy and communication, more trust and confidence, more precise conflict resolution, and even a stronger sense of self and a happier life. So, whether you’re a young couple that just moved in to a trendy Sunnyside apartment, a family making it work in Harvest …
4 Simple Ways to End an Anxiety Attack
TLDR: End an anxiety attack by learning to recognize one, overcoming it with mindfulness, knowing your specific symptoms, and envisioning a safe place. These are some of the questions we get about anxiety attacks all the time: Have you ever had an anxiety attack? Will my anxiety attack go away? Can anxiety attacks be …