“People are suffering and looking for resources to help them,” said Greg Klym, Waterloo-based life and wellness coach. According to Ipsos, 54 per cent of Canadians currently feel lonely or isolated as a result of COVID-19.
With Canadians reporting increased mental health problems since the COVID-19 pandemic began, local wellness experts are highlighting the practice of mindfulness to reduce stress.
This podcast consisting of three episodes features two Kitchener residents who talk about their mental health issues stemming from childhold incidents and looks at the prevalance of the condition.
Writing is a lonely profession, and also comes with rejection, criticism and even depression.
Spoke reporter Colin Burrows asks: When it comes to stress and mental well-being, can a course curriculum really be one size fits all?
The Toronto-based pop-punk rocker says extensive touring was a distraction from the mental health issues with which he’s still dealing.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts a handful of Canadians — but it can especially affect students from countries where sunlight is plentiful.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that everyone should not only be aware of, but on the lookout for in case it affects loved ones.
BY CARSON DESHEVY-RENOUF There is a saying that you hear often nowadays: “It’s 2014.” It is always said to make the point that we as a society are tolerant and accepting. “It’s 2014, there is nothing wrong with having depression,” for instance. This saying is used so often that you would think that those who do say it, and even those around them, would understand the issues they claim we … Continued
By MARK LORENTZ It might be the cold weather, the lack of sunlight or the crash after the holiday season. Whatever the reason may be, seasonal affective disorder is more common than one might think. Fighting off depression varies from person to person. However, below are some of the ways you can beat the wintertime blues. Conestoga’s Counselling Services also provide’s professional help, and is a free service to all … Continued
