The term “intergenerational trauma” has recently appeared in the media following the discovery of mass graves on former residential school sites. It is very important for everyone, including non-Indigenous people, to understand what this term really means.
How To Parent a Depressed Teenager
Are you grappling with how to parent a depressed teenager? If so, you are not alone. The pandemic has created the perfect storm in many households leaving parents unsure of what to do. Here’s how you can help.
Helping a Loved-One with Depression
Helping a loved one with depression can inject secondary trauma in the caregiver. Here’s how to give support.
What To Do About Seasonal Affective Disorder
Living in the northern hemisphere exposes Canadians to Seasonal Affective Disorder during the winter months, women more so than men. Simple behavioural changes, supplemented with psychotherapy can easily help you manage this form of depression.
5 Signs of Depression Therapists Wish You Knew
Depression is harder to detect in people who exhibit atypical symptoms. These individuals struggle with the same inner turmoil as other depressed individuals. Yet they can get out of bed, hold down a job and juggle family obligations. Here are some signs of depression therapists wish you knew.