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Are Depression and Anxiety Related? Understanding the Overlap in 2026

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions worldwide. Although they are distinct diagnoses, they frequently occur together and can intensify one another. Updated for 2026, this article explains how depression and anxiety differ, why they overlap, and what that means for understanding your mental health. This article was reviewed and …

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How To Manage Anxiety and Stress

Many people struggle with managing anxiety at home or at work – it’s more common than you might think. But the good news is, there are simple and natural ways to help manage your anxiety. Mindfulness, relaxation, and different ways of thinking are just some of the ways to do this – and in this …

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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, …

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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 …

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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? …

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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 …

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How to Manage Social Anxiety

How to Manage Social Anxiety Social situations aren’t always comfortable. Even for the most confident people, there would be at least one social situation in their lives where they have felt nervous…and that’s okay! It’s normal for some social events like public speaking, going on a date or joining a new exercise class to evoke …

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5 Benefits of Mindfulness

5 Benefits of Mindfulness Life can become busy, with so much going on, work, study, relationships and maybe even kids… it’s easy to get caught up in it all. Preoccupied with your own thoughts, worrying, planning. At times it can feel like you’re living on autopilot. Although there’s sometimes a place for planning and worry, …

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How to Support a Partner Who Has Anxiety

If your partner suffers from an anxiety disorder, relationship challenges may become increasingly difficult to navigate. Here are a few ways you can support your partner on their journey to mental health.