Category: Mood

Low Self-Worth and Depression: A Painful Loop

Learn how low self-worth and depression reinforce each other, what low self-worth really is, and how compassionate therapy using CBT, ACT, and IFS can help restore confidence and emotional wellbeing.…

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How To Combat the Winter Blues

Winter Blues: Why Mood and Energy Drop in Winter The “winter blues” describe a temporary drop in mood, energy, and motivation during the winter months. As autumn turns to winter…

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Depression, Focus, and Decision-Making: How Therapy Helps

Struggling to concentrate or make decisions due to depression? Learn why this happens and how CBT, ACT, IFS, and schema-informed therapy can help restore clarity and confidence. When Depression Impairs…

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What Does Emotional Numbness or Emptiness Mean? Emotional numbness or a sense of emptiness is a common and often misunderstood experience, particularly in the context of depression. People may describe…

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The Perfectionism Paradox: How Striving For Perfection Harms You

In this article, we will explore the intricate relationship between perfectionism and mental health and the reasons why perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. Perfectionism, a term often seen as…

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What Causes Depression? Understanding the Many Pathways to Low Mood Depression is not caused by a single factor. It develops through many possible pathways, often involving a combination of biological,…

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What Does Loss of Interest or Pleasure Mean? Loss of interest or pleasure, often referred to as anhedonia, is a core symptom of depression and related mental health concerns. It…

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SAD: what is SAD and what can you do to improve your mood?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Understanding Winter Depression Do you notice your mood dropping as the days get shorter and the temperature falls? You are not alone. Many Canadians experience changes…

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How self-worth affects our vulnerability to depression.

Self-worth refers to the deeply held beliefs a person has about their value as a human being. It reflects whether someone sees themselves as deserving of love, respect, care, and…

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Getting out of the happiness trap

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera, C. Psych, is interviewed about a question many people quietly struggle with: Is the endless pursuit of happiness actually undermining our mental health? In Western…

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