It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year. If someone had described to you back in 2019 what this year would be like, chances are you wouldn’t have believed them.
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When it comes to the most important things in life, sleep is right up there in the big 3 with food and water. Poor quality or not enough sleep can have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, quality of life and even your overall level of safety.
Everybody has bad days. Life is a constant state of change, it has ups and downs and our moods fluctuate right along with them. Sometimes, it can be very hard to bring yourself back up when you’re feeling down.
There’s no denying that things are really difficult right now. 2020 has been a challenging year. With the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn we have all felt overwhelmed, upset or even angry about it all.
The world changed drastically between 2019 and 2020. With the spread of COVID-19 and its ongoing effects on the economy, schools and social interactions it’s easy to see why everyone is feeling more “on edge” these days.
Loneliness is not a mental health condition. However, some research suggests that loneliness is often associated with more serious mental health issues and manifests as a side effect of depression, anxiety and heightened stress.
Research shows that experiencing trauma as a child can lead to significant mental health challenges in our adult years.
Eating disorders occur when we adopt harmful eating habits and are often linked to other mental health issues including anxiety and depression.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy teaches skills that are helpful for individuals seeking to regulate emotions, tolerate stress and communicate better.
Here are 5 local resources in Calgary for crisis, mental health and addiction support that provide education, assessment, medical attention and more.