Chronic pain, or persistent pain, is pain that lasts more than three months or beyond the expected healing time of an injury or condition. Chronic pain differs from person to person, occurring in different parts of the body, and with people describing their pain differently.
Adolescence is a period of transition marked by physical, emotional, and cognitive changes, bringing with it a specific set of challenges that can impact mental health. Studies reveal a rising prevalence of mental health challenges among teenagers.
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet, the increased social activity and traditions can also add to our stress levels. This is why we have compiled some thoughts and suggestions to help you navigate this time.
Positive masculinity characteristics are those that others value in all people and also the ones that they value in men, such as emotional expression, vulnerability, athenticity, non-violence, and respect. But what can we do to build positive masculinity?
Procrastination can be defined as unnecessarily delaying or avoiding completing a task, despite the negative impacts of not following through. But why do we procrastinate, what tasks to we procrastinate, and how can we stop?
We have all felt the discomfort of having difficult conversations. It’s not something that any of us particularly look forward to, but we understand that it’s sometimes simply unavoidable. Fortunately, there are steps we can take.
Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional wellbeing of a parent during pregnancy until one year after childbirth. This period represents a transitional life stage that can be associated with increased vulnerability to experiencing mental health condition.
Good brain-gut connection, or good vagal tone, can reduce symptoms of numerous health conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders. Luckily for us, there are ways we can enhance the connection between our brain and gut to support our wellbeing.
Workplace culture may be best understood as the values, norms, customs, and beliefs that inform the behaviours, actions, and choices of those working. Workplace culture is impacted by all staff, from executives to frontline personnel.
