Bell Let’s Day was a few weeks ago. I have mixed feelings about the day. While it’s good to raise awareness, it should be happening everyday. We do not need a day dedicated to talking about mental health. I used to like the day and used to participate, but then I learned that Bell is […]
Category: Mental Health
Addiction Isn’t A Choice – A Paper I Wrote for an Addiction Course
One of the most common discussions – between experts and researchers, as well as the general public – surrounding addiction is whether addiction is a disease or a choice.
#MIAWNiagara Video Series
I’ve been working on a special project…A five-part video series that includes five people with five different stories.
Q&A with an Opiate Addict
A couple months ago, someone reached out to me to do a collaboration with me. She is an opiate addict. In the wake of Demi Lovato’s relapse and overdose, as well as the opioid crisis as a whole, I had a lot of questions about addiction and recovery.
Demi Lovato’s Overdose….What I Want People To Know
It’s been a rough ten days for Lovatics and Demi’s loved ones. Almost a month after the release of her song “Sober” where she admits to relapsing, Demi was rushed to the hospital due to a drug overdose.
What is The Spoon Theory? + Resources
Have you ever heard of someone say that they’ve run out of spoons or that they don’t have enough?
Low Cost and Natural Ways to Help Anxiety and Depression
Written by Detox Local Twenty per cent of adults in the Canada have been diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression. Nearly half of those are never treated for their issues.
Things People Can Learn From Demi Lovato’s Relapse
On Thursday, after six years of sobriety, Demi Lovato confessed to us that she recently relapsed in her most heartbreaking song called “Sober”.
Five Things to Consider Before Going Off Antidepressants
About two months ago, I decided to try and go off my antidepressants, because I wanted to see if I could manage without them. You should never try to do this without help from a doctor.
What Is Health Anxiety and Surgery Phobia?
Health Anxiety It is normal to be a little worried about health issues. However, as someone with anxiety, I start to panic whenever I feel an uncomfortable or painful physical symptoms, which is also an form of anxiety in itself called health anxiety.