Nov 5, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, Uncategorized
Ahead of the most divisive election results in history, everyone is on the edge of their seats, anxious about the future of their country, and wondering how to handle election stress. A recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that...
Oct 30, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, COVID-19, Uncategorized
The question “how to make friends during quarantine?” is crossing many people’s minds at the minute. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t look to be going anywhere fast; we’re already well into the second wave, resulting in many children being home-schooled and university...
Oct 26, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, Uncategorized
Coming out as transgender in the workplace has become a more prevalent issue in recent years. A small number of people find that their birth gender does not match their gender identity; at birth we are typically labelled either “boy” or “girl”, but more recognition...
Sep 14, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, Uncategorized
Knowing how to talk to someone about their mental health is a vital skill to have; approximately one in four individuals experience problems with their mental health each year. Most of us know of a family member, friend, or colleague who has dealt with issues with...
Aug 25, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, COVID-19, Uncategorized
How to manage back-to-school COVID anxiety is currently a concern for most parents of school-aged children. Returning to school after the summer months can be an anxiety inducing time regardless of a pandemic, however, in the aftermath of COVID-19, this year’s...
Aug 14, 2020 | Clinical Psychology, Uncategorized
The signs of mental illness are often associated with stigma and negativity. However, mental illness is a medical issue, just like heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Furthermore, mental illness is also common. In a standard year, approximately one in five U.S....
