We are facing unprecedented times – never before have we, in our life times, had to retreat back into our homes (bubbles) for safety on a global basis. We are learning new ways to connect, new ways to live and we are, many of us, focused on survival.It is not
Finding out you have dementia can be upsetting and frightening for the person with dementia, the caregiver and the family. Suddenly, the life path you were on has now changed direction. Your hopes and dreams for the future may seem unattainable; you may feel helpless, hopeless and lost, but what you need to know is
According to the World Health Organization: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. Mental health is an integral part of this definition” (WHO, 2019). Recent statistics reveal that 1 in 5 children/teenagers have a mental disorder/illness, yet
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Substance abuse and mental health problems often seem to go together. Which begs the question, which comes first, the chicken (mental illness) or the egg (substance use)? What we have seen, is that some mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder may contribute to substance use and addiction. Similarly,
