Having an active lifestyle is a great way to keep one’s body in top shape. Many studies have found...
Legal or Not – the Effects of Marijuana Use Among Teens

“Self-medication” with marijuana has been an ongoing issue for decades. With the recent legalization of controlled cannabis sales in Canada,...
Short Days & The Psychological Effect On Teens

While it might seem silly to some, it is well documented that sunlight is a large influencer on the mental...
Addressing the Challenges of Seasonal Affective Disorder Among Young People

As fall leaves begin to change colour and the seasons begin to change in drastic ways, we can all expect...
Finding Strategies to Deal With the Back-to-School Blues

Back-to-school is often a very exciting time for students – a time when they can see their friends again, show...
Self-Harm, Depression & Your Teen

Teenage Self-Harming Seeing evidence of your child self-harming, or hurting themselves with intention, can be a terrifying experience for a...
Youth Depression: What to Know and How to Help

“Feeling blue” or feeling “down in the dumps” is a normal part of being a teenager. There are many moments...
Could Your Child Be Addicted To Video Games? WHO Announces “Gaming Disorder”

In its latest revision to an international disease classification manual the World Health Organization announced “gaming disorder” as a new...
OCD and Youth: How Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Affects Children & Teens, and How It Can Be Treated

“My kid is a little OCD.” A teacher recently told us about hearing a parent utter these words. A lot...
Does My Child or Teen Need Therapy?

“Does my son need therapy?” “Should I get my daughter counselling?” There are questions we’re asked all the time here...