Am I Seasonally Depressed – or Experiencing the Ottawa Winter Blues? Each winter, many people in colder climates begin to question their mood. By February, it is common to hear clients ask: “Am I depressed, or is this just winter?” In cities such as Ottawa, where temperatures can drop below −30°C, snowbanks can limit outdoor […]
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Divorce and the loss of a relationship can be a stressful, emotional and even frightening time. Whatever the cause of the divorce, one may experience feelings of sadness, regret, guilt and even shame. During this time it is important to address your emotional concerns and to develop the skills and self-love needed to move forward […]
Recent studies suggest that diet may play a major role in overall and long term mood, emotion regulation and well-being. Considering how your diet may influence your mood as well as monitoring how certain foods or dietary changes may affect or change your overall mood or emotional well-being can help you to lead a more […]
Fear-bola is a term coined to demonstrate wide spread panic, fear and anxiety in the wake of epidemics such as catching the ebola virus. This term is often used by heath care workers and mental health practitioners to understand the effects of epidemics, media coverage and limited medical knowledge on the spread of fear, anxiety […]