Mental Health Blog

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Trauma and Sleep Difficulties: Understanding How They’re Linked and Seeking Solutions

Sleep is often neglected because students, professionals, and stay-at-home parents get busier by the day. However, our time for sleeping means allowin

Shyness and Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

While sometimes used interchangeably, shyness and social anxiety actually represent distinct experiences, and understanding the difference between the

What are the Different Types of Depression?

Affecting millions of people worldwide, depression is more commonly occurring than we think. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Most cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are dismissed as just being “overly tidy”, but many people aren’t aware that OCD is a chronic and of

The Healing Power of Music Therapy

Having been around for centuries, music has always been an integral and even a beneficial part of human culture. Music evokes thoughts and emotions, c

10 Tips to Manage Your BFRBs

Most people have no idea that body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) even exist. If you haven’t encountered the term until now, BFRBs are a group

All About BFRB Theraphy

Many people don’t really know about body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) and often mistake them for OCD. BFRBs refer to a group of mental health

The Benefits of Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety

We often lead busy and stressful lives, and it's no wonder that most of us get overwhelmed with constant social interaction and our perceived scrutiny

The Benefits of Teletherapy: How Online Counselling Can Improve Mental Health

Today, everyone can agree that teletherapy has been the go-to alternative to in-person therapy especially when it comes to mental health treatment met