Transforming Canadian Healthcare 2024

How Our Favourite Creators Navigate Burnout, Achieve Balance and Prioritize Self-Care

Thanuska Subramaniam, Mel Hwang, Arasteh Gatchpazian & Valeria Lipovetsky share their tips and priorities when it comes to being a content creator and prioritizing their self-care Thanuska Subramaniam Mel Hwang Arasteh Gatchpazian Valeria Lipovetsky

Q&A with Meghan Yuri

Q&A with Tessa Conway

Key Tips from Experts on Resilience, Stress Management, and Productivity

Dr. Gillian Mandich, Dr. Russell Kennedy, and Jennifer Moss Share Their Insights on Managing Stress, Burnout, and Mental Well-Being Dr. Gillian Mandich Dr. Russell Kennedy Jennifer Moss

Where do you keep your stress?

Our body has an amazing capacity to heal itself. However, following illness, injury, or disease, our body often is in a state of “imbalance,” which prevents it from functioning optimally. Stress can also put our body into a condition that prevents our systems from functioning at its best. Occasional and manageable stress and anxiety are...

Reduce Stress by Boosting your Positivity 

Stress is a universal challenge. Whether it stems from a demanding job, family obligations, or unexpected crises, finding effective ways to manage it is essential for our health and happiness. One tool that has proven transformative for many is Barbara Fredrickson’s Positive Portfolio exercise, a practical strategy rooted in positive psychology. As a well-being and...

Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness for Stress Management for Digestive Conditions

Managing stress is essential for individuals with digestive conditions, as the mind and gut are closely connected through the brain-gut axis.  This bidirectional communication system means that stress can trigger digestive symptoms, and gut distress can, in turn, affect mental well-being. By understanding and leveraging this connection, stress management approaches like gut-directed hypnotherapy and mindfulness...

The vital role of social connectedness in well-being

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) emphasizes that social connectedness is more than just a personal benefit — it’s a vital determinant of overall health. Human beings are inherently social creatures, and maintaining strong social ties is essential for both mental and physical well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of social connectedness is often overlooked, despite...

Self-help Strategies for Social Anxiety During the Holidays

The holiday season, often portrayed as the “happiest time of the year” can be overwhelming for many. Anxiety Canada explores common triggers and practical strategies to help individuals feel comfortable and confident in social settings. Although we’re told that the holiday season is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, for many of...

Navigating life after cancer

Thanks to advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment, about 1.5 million people in Canada now live at least 25 years after being diagnosed.[i]  But what happens after treatment ends and the routine appointments stop? Vinesha Ramasamy was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer as a 15-year-old newcomer to Canada. By age 19,...