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 ...
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 ...
Approximately half of the population will experience or have experienced a mental illness by the time they reach 40 years old. Mental illness can impact individuals from various age groups, educational backgrounds, income levels, and cultural backgrounds. [1] With the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges, it's crucial to explore effective strategies for managing and ...
Ketamine assisted therapy healing has revolutionized the mental health field. Since the days of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud and his contemporaries, this field has made significant progress. One of the latest approaches is Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT). Ketamine is a generic dissociative medication. It is primarily used and recognized as one of the ...
Just a few decades ago scientists thought of the brain as a fixed entity and something that cannot be changed or improved. Fortunately, now we know this is not true and science has proven that the brain has the ability to be plastic and alter its connections, organisation and function. This change in the brain ...
Ketamine Therapy for Depression: What You Should Know Statistics show that roughly 8% of all Canadian adults are suffering from depression at any given time. And the COVID pandemic has only made depression rates climb higher. As of April 2021, one in four Canadians were experiencing depression, anxiety, or PTSD. [1] Despite being so common, ...
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, is a mood disorder that will affect one in eight Canadians at some point in their lives. For many of these people, neurofeedback offers a promising next step. As an alternative to traditional treatments, neurofeedback requires no prescription and no ...
