From YouTube star Jake Paul to A-list actor Tom Hardy, mixed martial arts (MMA) has attracted the participation of individuals from all walks of life,…
“I told my wife our son was leaking for no reason. She corrected me – he was crying.” For Alex (name changed for anonymity) his…
Low body fat, high muscle mass, improper training, and lack of guidance during the preparatory phase can lead to poor mental health among competitive bodybuilders….
Mental Health challenges are at an all time high right now with people still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and the risk of a recession…
Treating an eating disorder can become tricky when combined with other co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or substance abuse. Anorexia nervosa being one of…
Hoarding is often mocked, stigmatized, and used as entertainment in shows like Hoarders, on the Art and Entertainment Network. Previously regarded as a form of…
With the development of new neuro-technology and emerging research on the function of the brain, treatment of mental illness has improved immensely to target symptoms…
Art has long been used as a form of expression, often giving a peek into the artist’s deepest thoughts and feelings. The benefits from this…
In today’s episode, Trauma report writer Emma Puric speaks with Elma Linz Kanefield, a renowned performer, psychotherapist and life-coach who founded The Juilliard School’s Counselling…
When it comes to treating mental health disorders, the participation of family members can be a huge help. Family psychoeducation (FPE) refers to a group…
Virtual Reality (VR) is making waves in the field of mental health as emerging technologies have advanced in the last decade. Of particular interest to…
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death among youth in Canada ages 15-34…
Evidence-based mental health care services are largely inaccessible to those who need it. Marginalized populations, as well as those who are unemployed or at-risk, tend…
Pet therapy is a service that offers animal-assisted emotional support to people struggling with a wide variety of mental health challenges. The animals used in…
It is understandably difficult to imagine how something as light as humour can be useful in dealing with something as heavy as depression, anxiety or…
Brainspotting (BSP), the name of a new approach for the treatment of trauma was developed by psychotherapist David Grand. He proposed it as a new…
Some children march to the beat of their own drum. This is especially true for those with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who have…
You may know someone with any or all of the following behaviours: someone who meticulously organizes things in their environment, repeatedly checks to see if…
“You know, we used to discharge people if they didn’t finish their first meal here.” That was the response from a staff member at an…
As one of the oldest forms of communication, dance has been used to convey a range of emotions, and is recognized as a part of…
