Last week on the blog Kim discussed social media anxiety. This week it’s Rachael here, and I have some tips on how to optimize your social media settings to improve your mental health. What should
Hi there! It’s Kim, back on the Dóchas blog. Ever wonder why social media gives us so much anxiety? That’s something I want to explore today. It’s amazing how vast social media really is—for many
Hey everyone, it’s Schareen here! Today, let’s talk about what to do when your therapist is away. Whoever said absence makes the heart grow fonder clearly never struggled with their mental health! The absence of
With Valentine’s Day this week, we’re being bombarded with gushy messages about what we should be expecting to give or receive from our partners. We’re constantly confronted with Facebook and Instagram highlight reels that showcase
Does this sound familiar? You and your partner want to spend time together, but you don’t seem to share many common interests – such as your taste in music, favourite restaurants, which sports team to
Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. Today I want to talk about hygge and how it can help us take care of ourselves and boost our winter mental health. Yes, I know hygge
When it’s the dead of winter and the days are dark and cold, you probably just want to huddle inside and stay warm. How can you give your winter mental health a boost? If you
Starting on April 11, 2023, Schareen, Associate Addictions Counsellor, and Amelia, Practicum Intern, will be running a support group for suicide attempt survivors for 8 weeks every Tuesday at 2pm. The goal of this group
Blue Monday was this week, and I don’t know about you—but after this deep freeze, I’m starting to feel the glumness of short, cold, and dark days. How do we cope with the feelings Blue
We have really enjoyed writing this blog as a helpful resource for all of you. We choose topics that we know many people are struggling with, or looking for more information about, but it’s always
