Unemployment is a harsh reality for many people these days, and the anxiety that comes with it may be overwhelming. Often, the people who suffer the most from this stress are the ones who seem positive and upbeat, perhaps to put on a brave face. But the challenges, stress, and anxiety is still there, and it can be detrimental to your mental health.
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Mental Illness, Cognitive Decline, or Sleep Deprivation? How to tell the difference, and why it is important.
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You probably have heard that laughing is good for your health...but just how good is it? You may be surprised.
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September 9, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu
Are You in the Zone?
For some people, a change of plans, scenery, or life-style is exciting, and welcome. However, for many of us, change comes with some resistance or fear. Stepping out of our comfort zone requires delving into the unknown, risking failure, and being embarrassed.
Change Can Be Bad for Your Health
In the late 60’s, psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe examined t...
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September 5, 2013
by Ashley Marie
It’s 11pm. Now 12am. Now 1am. Now 2am. Now 3am.
And you still haven’t fallen asleep.
During those sleepless hours, you might feel like the whole world is asleep – except you. But you are not alone.
In 2010, it was reported that the demand for sleeping pill prescriptions boosted by 60% in the United States.[1] Moreover, one in three Americans has difficulties falling asleep, and...
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September 2, 2013
by Ashley Marie
You walked the stage on the day of your high school graduation. But will you do it this time around?
Though many bright-eyed university students walk onto campus filled with hopes dreams, not all of them leave with a degree.
The university dropout rate is 16% in Canada.[1] In the United States, the situation is even worse: a mere 53% of American students actually walk the stage.[2] There are m...
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August 30, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu
Back to School Series:
Technology and the internet have changed how we communicate, how we learn, and how we take care of business. It has given us new ways to create, and experience the world around us. Unfortunately, some of the ways we have used technology to evolve are very negative. In the 2008/2009 school year, 20% of students experienced bullying by electronic means, and 28% experience...
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August 17, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Students, parents, and professors are gearing up for the start of another academic year. And so should you.
Therapists should pay special attention to the emotional and psychological stresses of academic life.
Recent studies suggest that approximately half of American students experience depression.[1]Tragically, some become so depressed to the point of committing suicide, which is the second ma...
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August 16, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu
You think you are good at it but did you know it could be hurting your health...
Long day at the office, trying to get piles of work done between meetings and co-worker questions, lunch at your desk as you try to use each minute wisely so that you can rush home, as much as traffic will allow. As you wait in traffic, you try to plan dinner, thinking about what ingredients you have to work with and...
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August 10, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu
It is not always just about the kids...back to school help for parents:
Back to school time can be very stressful for both children and parents. Parents want their kids to be happy and healthy, and get along well in school. After days of staying up late, sleeping in, and no homework, it can be tough to get back to a routine. Add to that the stress of the $8.5 billion that the United States spe...
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