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Oh, I had the most beautiful birth plan. The best ever birthing partner (my sister) and the cutest little clothes to take our new little ...

Many first-generation Canadians like myself could tell you how the role of culture has had a direct positive impact on the mental health ...

Sometimes with coping skills it is all about timing. Such as the friend telling you to “just breathe” when you’re already panicked that ...

But alas, my teens didn’t last and I couldn’t keep working at camp forever. So, I had to make a decision. Go to school or get a job. I ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many layers of losses. It is easy to acknowledge the obvious losses - death of loved ones, losing your ....

I come from a culture where encouragement is rarely given and we’re taught by criticism so this idea of being compassionate to myself was...

It linked childhood trauma to addiction and other mental health illnesses. But shockingly it also increased physical diseases like ...

From my experience over the years working with men and women, there are a lot of mixed messages ...

OK sure, I get it! I think I see what you’re thinking — “If I get therapy, I will feel better because I am meeting with a therapist. I'm ...

We don’t all end up being dropped off by the stork in the 'right' home and you just can’t pack your bags and move down the street when ...

Anxiety can range from worry, to fear, to panic. Sometimes it’s adaptive, as it allows us to respond appropriately to threats or events...

One of the biggest things to realize when it comes to managing powerful feelings, emotions, or images, is that often people feel like ...

What is FOOBS? Learn more about what might be holding you back, including dysfunctional family issues.

We can often neglect or ignore our emotional and mental well-being because everything is working smoothly. It only becomes an issue for...

If you’re considering investing in your mental health care in Ontario, you’ll see that there are different licensed health care providers...

Some insurance companies still have the requirement that you have to have a physician issue you a prescription or referral to see a...

Great question!! The answer is: it depends! Quite a few private health insurance companies cover psychotherapy and psychological...

Taking care of your mental health and finding a skilled and approachable therapist in your home town, (such as here in Kingston, Ontario,...

Hi guys. It's Dr. Kris here. I'll tell you exactly what's going through my head and why I think this is a very good time for you to do a...

Hey! These are challenging times and all of us are carrying more anxiety than is the norm. Here are four different FREE guided audio...