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May 26, 2014
by Christie Hunter

alzheimers disease distinguishing factfrom fiction

Alzheimer’s Disease | Distinguishing Fact from Fiction

May 26, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

alzheimers disease distinguishing factfrom fiction
Every 67 seconds a person living in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease, says the Alzheimer’s Association. They also report that there are currently 5.2 million people in America living with Alzheimer’s Diseases (AD) and, by year’s end, five hundred thousand will die because of it.[i] These facts are sobering alone. When wrapped in the guise of media speculation, broadcasted repeatedly in news headlines and special reports, these statistics are downright scary. [More]

May 5, 2014
by Christie Hunter

retirees livethe dreamby preventing mental illness

Retirees Live the Dream by Preventing Mental Illness

May 5, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

retirees livethe dreamby preventing mental illness
Everyone wants to live in a world with limitless vacation days. In reality, only one segment of the population achieves such a lifestyle: retirees. Once the threshold of retirement is crossed, 40 years of full-time employment seems worth the hard work. However, the romanticism that surrounds this milestone is tempered by physical aches, pains and other conditions that come with age. [More]

April 26, 2014
by Christie Hunter

financial stress howto not get pulledinto consumerism

Financial Stress- How to Not Get Pulled into Consumerism

April 26, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

financial stress howto not get pulledinto consumerism
The “buy now and pay later” culture has left millions of people homeless. The culture of consumerism has impacted global economy in an unprecedented manner and according to capitalists has a culture can be considered as one of the biggest factors for ever worsening financial crisis. Not only it has impacted world’s market, but has also given rise to financial stress. People are getting into a habit of buying more than they need which ultimately leads to financial crisis. [More]

April 24, 2014
by Christie Hunter

confused about mental healthand autism

Confused About Mental Health and Autism

April 24, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

confused about mental healthand autism
People are confused about what autism spectrum disorder is at a time when the rate of diagnosis is increasing 30 percent every two years. This indicates the need for an in depth conversation that defines autism, explains its symptoms and raises awareness of its growing presence in North America. Autism is a multifaceted diagnosis with many categories. After all, it is a spectrum disorder meaning the term itself encompasses a range of behaviors, cognitive abilities and social skills. [More]

April 23, 2014
by Christie Hunter

the dangersof self diagnosisfor mental health

The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis for Mental Health

April 23, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

the dangersof self diagnosisfor mental health
With the open access to a pool of information, self-diagnosis has become a common practice. The practice becomes more dangerous than ever when it comes to mental health. This is because most mental diseases and psychological disorders have similar symptoms, and in most cases self-assessments lead to misdiagnosis.This article will guide readers through the dangers and stiff penalties associated with self-diagnosis. [More]

January 22, 2014
by Cristina Rennie MA, RCC, CEIP – MH

trauma informed counselling four part series

Trauma Informed Counselling: Four Part Series

January 22, 2014 04:55 by Cristina Rennie MA, RCC, CEIP – MH  [About the Author]

trauma informed counselling four part series
Emotionally focused therapy proposes that emotions themselves have an innately adaptive potential that, if activated, can help clients change problematic emotional states or unwanted self-experiences. Emotions themselves do not inhibit the therapeutic process, but people’s perception is seen as the challenge that creates stuck-ness. [More]