Nomophobia
Nomophobia or No Mobile Phone Phobia is the fear of being without your cell phone or without cell phone connectivity. While this may seem odd, more than 50% of the population reports anxiety or distress when they are detached from
The Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic: Fear and Health
It might seem like a lifetime ago where a simple errand was…simple. Going to the grocery store or heading to the mall was a quick decision for and involved little thought or deliberation. But for the third year now, Canadians
The Virtual University Experience
So it’s not what you were expecting… For many young adults, entering college or university is the exciting next chapter of life that is anticipated for months, if not years, leading up to it. While learning on campus is a focus
Buddhism and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
This blog was written by Tara McRae and reflects her point of view on Buddhism and its connection to CBT. In my personal life, I have been drawn to Buddhist teachings. I read many authors such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Mindfulness and Mental Health ‘Mindfulness’ has grown immensely in popularity in recent years. Having been practiced in the world and, in some form, in all major religions for thousands of years, it was firmly placed on the secular map by Jon
How Can We Look After Teachers’ Mental Health?
October 5th was the World Teachers’ day and by some strange coincidence, it is very close to World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. Teachers are an important part of the success of a society. We all need them. Teachers’