Mar 26, 2023 | Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, students, therapy
University and college students deal with a lot of stress. Although there is a greater acceptance of the importance of good mental health, sadly, not many reach out for support. This is unfortunate because it means that students are facing personal, academic and... 
Mar 26, 2023 | Adolescents/Teens, Children, General, Parenting
Often it seems that today’s parents are expected to do everything perfectly. They’re expected to make healthy meals, help with homework – which often requires exceptional math skills -schedule play dates, drive carpools, and show up to every game, recital and... 
May 18, 2021 | Adolescents/Teens, Children
Life hasn’t been the same for any of us for many months now. As we continue to try and adapt our lives to safely deal with this novel coronavirus, it has taken its toll on many, both financially and emotionally.Kids have been hit particularly hard during this time. At... 
May 18, 2021 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Grief
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and... 
Apr 20, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens
It’s tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops,... 
Apr 20, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens, Depression, Parenting
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “Suicide is among the leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in Canada, second only to accidents”. Unfortunately, there is still much stigma surrounding... 