What Are the 5 Most Common Psychological Disorders?

By |2023-07-17T13:05:55-07:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The field of mental health is both intricate and expansive, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions referred to as psychological disorders. In this article, we delve into five common psychological disorders prevalent in Canada[1], namely depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These disorders can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, making ...

Understanding and Overcoming Intergenerational and Family of Origin Trauma

By |2023-07-16T22:42:54-07:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

It's estimated that over 70 per cent of Canadians will encounter at least one traumatic event during their lives[1], with nearly 10% developing PTSD at some point. Now, imagine the ripple effect when such trauma isn't processed or healed but instead transferred through generations. This intergenerational and family of origin trauma can lead to conditions ...

Ways Massage Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health

By |2023-03-25T23:30:29-07:00March 27th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , |

Is there anything more relaxing than massage therapy?  The value of a good massage far transcends mirror relaxation. It turns out that massage therapy can be incredibly beneficial for one's mental health. Keep reading to learn more. Massage therapy for mental health: a chemical experience? It turns out that the very same neurochemicals that make ...

Got Anxiety? Here’s How a Psychologist Could Help

By |2023-03-26T00:09:39-07:00July 26th, 2022|Categories: Conditions, Health Education|Tags: , , , , , |

Got Anxiety? Here’s How a Psychologist Could Help “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”  Can you relate? Mark Twain may have spoken the following words in 1934, but they can probably apply to almost anyone who reads them today.  Worrying about this or ...

Is Breathwork The Cure For Anxiety?

By |2019-04-29T12:52:16-07:00April 29th, 2019|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , |

Could Breathwork be the solution for anxiety? By having breath experts in our team and providing various breathwork modalities at Empower Health, we have had the chance to observe and follow up on the results of breathwork therapy in conditions like anxiety and panic disorders. We are amazed by some of the results that our ...