Dealing with a loved one who is struggling with alcohol addiction can be an incredibly heartbreaking and strenuous experience. The person you care about is trapped in a cycle that affects not only their own life but also the lives of those around them. The feelings of frustration and helplessness that come with watching someone […]
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Depression rates are rising in Canada. A recent survey shows 4%–6% of Canadians experienced depression before 2019. After the pandemic, that figure increased to 10%. Depression is a serious mental health disorder that impacts mood and how people feel and think about themselves and others. Depression features symptoms like loss of enjoyment and extreme sadness. This disorder
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The connection between PTSD and social anxiety is well understood. Anxiety is a common reaction and continuing problem for many people who have experienced trauma. If you’re dealing with anxiety borne from trauma, understanding the link between the two will help you get your life back on track. Negative emotions aren’t useless. Did you know that
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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 19% of Canadians screen positive for major depressive disorder (MDD). What’s more, depression rates have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some Canadians are more prone to depression symptoms than others. For example, women have a higher risk for depression than men. People between the ages
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Alcoholism affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Alcohol plays a key role in many cultures and societies today. This is why it’s so common for people to consume alcoholic beverages on a weekly or even daily basis. However, alcohol addiction forms an unhealthy dependence on the substance and can have a massive impact on
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Concurrent disorders, medically known as co-occurring disorders, happen when someone suffers from two different disorders simultaneously. We typically use the term to describe co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Take schizophrenia as an example. Studies suggest that at least half of people with schizophrenia also have a substance use disorder (SUD). Yet, schizophrenia is not the
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