School can be an exciting and rewarding experience for many teenagers. It offers the opportunity to learn new things, build friendships, and prepare for their future. However, school can also be a stressful environment for some teens. With the pressure to perform well academically, manage social relationships, and navigate through personal challenges, it’s no surprise…
Content Warning: This blog contains information about or mentions self-harm and/or suicide. If your teen is struggling, make sure they know help is available 24/7 at 988, the International Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It is a serious mental health condition that can…
Content Warning: This blog contains information about or mentions self-harm and/or suicide. If your teen is struggling, make sure they know help is available 24/7 at 988, the International Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a parent, it can be tough to determine when your teenager’s behaviour crosses the line from typical teenage behaviour to needing…
Content Warning: This blog contains information about or mentions self-harm and/or suicide. If your teen is struggling, make sure they know help is available 24/7 at 988, the International Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, loss…
Mental health concerns are rising across Canada, particularly among our teens. Teenagers often send out mental health red flags when they are suffering, and parents should be fully aware of these symptoms. We all have an obligation to help our teens through these tough moments and make sure they know that they have help. Thankfully,…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood and behavior. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of depression, or lows, and periods of mania, or highs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and typically include sudden changes in mood, energy levels, and activity levels. People with bipolar disorder may…
World Mental Health Day happens annually on October 10th. The mission of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Additionally, this day focuses on mobilizing efforts that support mental health causes. According to the World Health Organization, World Mental Health Day “provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on…
If your son displays ADHD symptoms, you’ve probably heard his behaviour classified as lazy, unruly, or disrespectful. Sometimes, you may wonder why he behaves the way he does. For example, how can he spend hours playing video games but can’t spend fifteen minutes on homework? It is important to recognize that ADHD is a neuro-developmental…
If you are the parent or guardian of a teen with behavioural issues, group therapy is a psychotherapy option that you should consider. Most parents look for individual therapy solutions when faced with a teen’s behavioural challenges, but group therapy has benefits that are not available in individual counselling sessions. In group therapy, a healthcare…
During the pandemic, many teens have suffered through social isolation. They’ve spent countless more hours engaging in Zoom meetings and social media. Teen screen time, like many other children, is at an all-time high. For parents, consider social isolation and mental health. The current scenario makes it more difficult for teens to develop healthy habits…