We live in a world of “do more, be better, push harder”. We strive to achieve more with every move. We are hard on ourselves and we have a very negative perception of those who move slow, relax more and indulge in the many luxurie...
Today is #BellLetsTalk day. This is one day each year that is devoted to bringing awareness and money to a cause that should be discussed each and every day. I work in a field where I am inundated daily with stories from brave ind...
Sometimes no news is bad news. I have to admit that I have been feeling particularly skeptical as of late. I feel like those around me, the world we live in, just cannot catch a break. It is tough to be positive when there is so m...
This Sunday is Mother’s Day — a day that for many means a celebration, a time for gifts, brunch, and spending time together. This is what Hallmark tells us to do, right? What if this is NOT your Mother's Day?
On November 22 I will be hosting NIED's 55th symposium in Hamilton, Ontario. I am looking forward to taking the stage with a special guest and drawing some attention to another topic that relates to Mental Health. This symposium w...
My job is challenging, but maybe not for the reasons you suspect.
Each and everyday I meet people who welcome me into their lives. Each and everyone that comes into my office becomes part of my life in some way. I spend time, try a...
Eating Disorders are psychiatric disorders; they are very challenging to understand, hard to treat, and even harder to recover from. Body Image concerns—or, more specifically, feeling uncomfortable in your skin, wanting to change...
