Is taking a supplement for nervousness as harmless as you think? A CBC News report this week says a supplement targeting teen nervousness is being investigated by Health Canada. Veeva Teen, approved by Health Canada was being marketed to teens suffering from anxiety, although that claim has now been removed from their website. Under Health Canada rules, the product
I remember the first time I realized my father wasn’t perfect. After a trip to Dairy Queen one summer evening, the family got back in the car and dad went to pull out onto a busy road. A teenager speeding down the sidewalk on his bike slammed into the side of our car, tumbled across
What does it take to heal from an emotional loss? Everybody knows that when you break a bone or twist an ankle, your body needs time to heal. We all know its important to rest a physical injury, to see a doctor and stop participating in some activities to support the healing process. But anyone
Have you ever planned a new exercise schedule with great enthusiasm only to see your commitment fade? Would you like to exercise more consistently, but feel you just don’t have the willpower? If so, there’s a perfectly good reason for that. You’ve turned exercise into a chore. Why do you exercise? Take a moment to
Bell Let’s Talk Day is intended to break down the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. It’s also an important opportunity to discuss the role of wellbeing in the prevention of mental health problems. Whether in our communities, our workplaces, our schools or government institutions, mental health will be a hot topic today and
What do the words wellbeing and quality of life mean to you? When you look back at your life, how will you know you had a good quality of life? Most people assume it starts with a good job, and that will lead to a good quality of life. But what is a good job? Would you prefer
If you are feeling down or depressed this holiday season, you are not alone. My client Jenny (not her real name) recently told me she feels depressed just thinking about Christmas because “I have to be stuck for days with all these people with great lives, beautiful homes and children, and it just reminds me
Want To Graduate and Get a Job In Your Field? If you are like most students, you went to college because you wanted to get a job and work in your field. But according to Statistics Canada, 42% of employed university degree holders between 25-34 years old are working in jobs that don’t require a degree.
