June 18, 2014

Understanding Depression

Many people experience depression every day.  According to Health Canada, approximately 16 percent of women and 11 percent of men, in Canada, will suffer from major depression over his or her lifetime. The good new is, psychotherapy and counselling can help.  This video sheds some light into understanding depression.

June 01, 2014

Helping Teens Cope with End-of-School-Year Tests

As many students are approaching the end of the school, they tend to be busy with tests and assignments. In a recent survey on stress, teenagers reported levels of stress similar to adults. The Stress in America Survey by the American Psychological Association reported things that cause most teenagers significant stress. As the end of the school year approaches, teens may experience additional stress. Parents need to pay attention to the warning signs, talk to their children and help them to manage their stress. Read More
Source: American Psychological Association