Psychology Can Help You Cope With Physical Illnesses
When faced with physical illnesses, the focus is often on medical treatments. However, psychological strategies can play a pivotal role in coping with the challenges that come with such conditions. Health isn’t just about our bodies. When we’re dealing with physical illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, our mental health is often affected too.…
Chronic Pain: Causes, Impact, and Management
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that affects about 20% people worldwide. According to Health Canada, about 8 million Canadians have chronic pain. In this article, we will delve into the nature of chronic pain, its causes, the impact it has on daily life, and effective strategies for managing and coping with this…
Anger Management: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
Introduction: Feeling angry is a natural human emotion, but sometimes it lead to unwanted consequences. Anger management is a valuable skill that can help you handle your emotions constructively. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies for managing anger and maintaining healthy relationships. Understanding Anger Anger is a powerful emotion that we all experience from…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition that affects many individuals worldwide. In this article, we will delve into the nature of GAD, explore its symptoms in detail, examine its causes from a bio-psycho-social perspective, and discuss effective strategies for managing and coping with this condition. By increasing awareness and understanding, we…
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Welcome to this comprehensive guide on bipolar disorder. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of this mental health condition, including its symptoms, positive and negative impact, potential causes, and available treatment options. By gaining a deeper understanding of this disorder, we can enhance awareness, reduce stigma, and promote effective support for…
Understanding Self-Criticism: Why Do People Always Feel Not Good Enough?
Self-criticism can profoundly impact our emotional well-being and hinder our personal growth. In this article, we will explore the nature of self-criticism, its consequences, its mistaken role in self-improvement and ways to overcome self-criticism. What is Self-Criticism? Self-criticism involves a harsh, judgmental inner dialogue focused on our perceived flaws and shortcomings. Some examples include: Appearance:…
Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder Feeling shy when interacting with others is an extremely common experience; even classic extroverts sometimes feel nervous in certain social situations (such as talking with people in authority, public speaking in front of a thousand people, etc.). Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a more…
Anxiety in a Nutshell
Difference Between Anxiety and Stress Anxiety and stress are related experiences, but they are different in terms of their causes and symptoms. Stress is a normal physiological response to external triggers and challenges and can be beneficial when appropriate. The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that people perform best when having intermediate-level stress. Various issues, such as…
Asian Canadian Mental Health Stigma
What is Mental Health Stigma? Negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have mental health struggles. Utilization of Mental Health Resources in Asian Canadian Community In Canada, both first-generation Asian Canadians and second-generation Canadians are less likely to use mental health services than Caucasian Canadians. Some reasons include language barriers for first-generation Asian Canadians; many…
Depression in a Nutshell
Difference Between Depression and Low Mood Depression is a very common mental disorder, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Depression is different from ordinary depressive mood or low mood. The latter is a normal emotional state common to human beings. It usually refers to emotions such as negativity, sadness, and disappointment for a period…
Burnout: Signs, Causes, Consequences and How to Change It?
Burnout, also known as job burnout or occupational burnout, is physical, emotional and mental exhaustion in the workplace. Symptoms of Burnout When you are burned out, you may feel like you have lost the sense of control over your daily lives, getting overwhelmed by trivial matters; You may also feel drained and cynical about your…
Emotional Dysregulation or Regulation? Understanding it Comes First!
As human beings, we all have emotions/feelings. The only difference is that some people are aware of it, and some people are not. Although there is no consensus on the definition of emotion among scientists, people widely agree that emotion has a solid biological basis. When we have an intense feeling, we usually experience some…
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of the major evidence-based psychotherapies. Over the past several decades, a significant number of scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in helping people alleviate suffering and live a fulfilling life. From doctors or online, you may have heard that ACT is very useful in coping with issues like…
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the major evidence-based psychotherapies. Over the past several decades, a significant number of scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in helping people alleviate suffering and improve mental health. From doctors or online, you may have heard that CBT is very useful in coping with issues like depression, anxiety,…
What Does an Ethical Psychologist Looks Like?
According to the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), psychologists need to follow four basic principles while providing psychological services
How to Find the Right Therapist?
After you decided to talk to a psychologist or other mental health professional, you will soon discover that there are many of us out there. Over the years of interacting with clients and being a client myself, I am sharing my thoughts on how to select a right psychologist here.
Understanding Different Types of “Therapists” in Toronto, Ontario
When it comes to psychotherapy in the Canadian Province of Ontario, multiple mental health professionals can legally perform that activity. They are: psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, psychiatrists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and occupational therapists. It can be confusing for clients to choose among those professionals. This article is to help you navigate this process.
