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The 4 Things I Did to Manage My Postgraduate Anxiety
Read more: The 4 Things I Did to Manage My Postgraduate AnxietyThursday, June 1, 2017 Author: Shabnam Rowshanzamir I’m 23 years old, and I recently completed my undergraduate degree. Fresh out of school I started the transition towards my new life and a new career. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I found this process extremely difficult. ” I went from having a fresh outlook on…
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My Struggle with Anxiety During Grad School
Read more: My Struggle with Anxiety During Grad SchoolWednesday, May 17, 2017 Author: Esther R. In my grade 12 yearbook, I was voted “most likely to get the most education.” I resented this nomination at the time, but fast forward ten years later, and here I am with two postsecondary degrees. People now ask me when I’m going to go for my Ph.D.……
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A Mindful Mother’s Day
Read more: A Mindful Mother’s DayThursday, May 11, 2017 Author: Dr. Melanie Badali Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. The wish on this Mother’s Day is – happiness. But this is not always the reality. Life is full of other emotions too. Sadness. Anger. Disgust. Surprise. Guilt. Fear. This is normal. Especially if you are flooded with…
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The Cycle of My Social Anxiety
Read more: The Cycle of My Social AnxietyWednesday, May 3, 2017 Author: Shabnam Rowshanzamir In appreciation of Mental Health Week, I am going to share my experience with social anxiety in hopes that my story will provide a sense of connection and inspiration for others. The intent of this post isn’t to steer you in the direction I went, or tell you…
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Brave New Year
Read more: Brave New YearMonday, January 23, 2017 Author: Dr. Melanie Badali, R.Psych. “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…You must do the thing you think you cannot do” – Eleanor Roosevelt When I first thought about writing a blog post for January, the topic of…
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Social Anxiety Self-Help Strategies for the Holiday Season
Read more: Social Anxiety Self-Help Strategies for the Holiday SeasonTuesday, December 20, 2016 Author: Mel Mitchell Well, we are days away from the holidays, so you are most likely well into your most socially-active time of the year. Although we’re told that this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, for many of us, this may not be the case. In…
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Perinatal Anxiety: Anxiety During Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year
Read more: Perinatal Anxiety: Anxiety During Pregnancy and Baby’s First YearThursday, December 8, 2016 Author: Dr. Melanie Badali, R.Psych. A baby! A beautiful new little bundle of joy. Pregnancy and early parenthood can indeed be a joyful period for some. Unfortunately, for many new moms, the time during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child is less about coochie coos and more about…
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I Am That Parent – A Message from a Parent of An Anxious Child
Read more: I Am That Parent – A Message from a Parent of An Anxious ChildThursday, November 17, 2016 Author: Mel I’m a parent of an anxious child. Like all parents, I’m sleep deprived and consumed with getting my child off to school on time – but sometimes this is where our similarities end. For me, accomplishing what parents may consider as the most regular of activities can sometimes feel…
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Workplace Wellness – Not an Oxymoron Anymore?
Read more: Workplace Wellness – Not an Oxymoron Anymore?Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Author: Mel For many of us, the term “workplace wellness” sounds more like an oxymoron than a buzzword synonymous with today’s organizational culture. For over a decade I’ve been on a journey towards finding that “work/life balance,” so it’s encouraging to know that corporations are beginning to take the mental health…