How To Combat the Winter Blues
Winter Blues: Why Mood and Energy Drop in Winter The “winter blues” describe a temporary drop in mood, energy, and motivation during the winter months. As autumn turns to winter…
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What Does Emotional Numbness or Emptiness Mean? Emotional numbness or a sense of emptiness is a common and often misunderstood experience, particularly in the context of depression. People may describe…
The Perfectionism Paradox: How Striving For Perfection Harms You
Perfectionism, a term often seen as a virtue in our achievement-oriented society, paradoxically has a dark side. While setting high standards and striving for excellence can be admirable traits, the…
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What Causes Depression? Understanding the Many Pathways to Low Mood Depression is not caused by a single factor. It develops through many possible pathways, often involving a combination of biological,…
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What Does Loss of Interest or Pleasure Mean? Loss of interest or pleasure, often referred to as anhedonia, is a core symptom of depression and related mental health concerns. It…
SAD: what is SAD and what can you do to improve your mood?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Understanding Winter Depression Do you notice your mood dropping as the days get shorter and the temperature falls? You are not alone. Many Canadians experience changes…
How self-worth affects our vulnerability to depression.
Self-worth refers to the deeply held beliefs a person has about their value as a human being. It reflects whether someone sees themselves as deserving of love, respect, care, and…
Getting out of the happiness trap
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera, C. Psych, is interviewed about a question many people quietly struggle with: Is the endless pursuit of happiness actually undermining our mental health? In Western…
The loneliness trap: How to help find your way out of loneliness
Feeling Lonely? Loneliness can be deeply uncomfortable—and often confusing. If you’re feeling lonely, it’s important to know that this experience is far more common than many people realize. In fact,…
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When Motivation Disappears: Understanding Procrastination and Low Drive in Depression Low motivation and procrastination are common experiences in depression, yet they are often misunderstood as laziness or a lack of…
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