Mental health services transition to online care
The one bit of good news is that psychotherapy works online. Mindspace has been offering virtual sessions for many years. But in the last week, […]
How to get the most out of your online therapy experience
One piece of good news is that despite mandated lockdowns, you can continue addressing your therapy needs and get support for any new stressors by […]
Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose: Psychedelics and the Paradox of Well-Being
This has always resonated with me, and I used to think that was in large part because of how much I loved music, to which […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 6 Skills to Living a Richer and More Meaningful Life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT (pronounced in one word), was developed by Dr. Steven Hayes and his research team and has, in the last decade or so, become one of the leading mindfulness-based interventions.
Eco-anxiety: what it is and what to do about it
About a year ago, a friend of mine mentioned to me that she was interested in attending a “climate change bereavement group” in our neighbourhood. […]
Beating back to school stress and anxiety
I’m not going to lie, this was a tough one for me. I’m not sure if it’s because I took some time off at the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis and Mental Health
“We’re just at the beginning,” Dr. Claude Cyr told Dr. Joe on episode 10 of the Mindspace podcast. He was talking about what we know […]
Reframing: Self-Control Can Be Developed and Here’s How
Self-control is hard. It takes effort to delay gratification—to override your immediate urges for the sake of your long-term goals
Overcoming The Negativity Bias
Thanks to recent developments in neuroscience, we now know that the brain has the property of neuroplasticity, meaning the structure and function of neural networks are constantly adapting to meet the demands of our day-to-day lives.
Blog Swap – The Importance of Unplugging
Guest author Dr. Andrea Martin explores the importance of unplugging.
