Anxiety and Stress

ACT Therapy in Toronto: Benefits and What to Expect

ACT Therapy Toronto: A New Response to Thoughts ACT therapy in Toronto can help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. Using acceptance, mindfulness, cognitive defusion, values, and committed action, ACT builds psychological flexibility. It may support anxiety, stress, low mood, perfectionism, avoidance, and major life changes....Learn More

Psychiatric Evaluation vs. Psychological Assessments: What’s the Difference?

  In Ontario, individuals seeking mental health diagnoses may access a psychiatric evaluation or psychological assessment. While both types of evaluations aim to evaluate an individual’s mental health, they differ in terms of the professionals who conduct them and the focus and depth of the evaluation. Psychiatric Evaluation: This is done by a psychiatrist who is a...Learn More

Your Guide to Accessing Mental Health Diagnosis in Ontario

  In our busy lives, it’s important to prioritize self-care and be aware of warning signs indicating the need for assistance to maintain positive mental health. You’re not alone if you’re struggling, and seeking professional help is a critical step towards achieving balance and optimal mental health.  However, navigating the process of obtaining a mental...Learn More

Five things You Need to Know About Anxiety

We hear the word ‘anxiety’ used a lot more frequently and in a wider variety of contexts in North American culture today, than we have in pervious decades. We hear the word used generally, as well as in reference to social, political, vocational, familial, environmental and relational settings. As such, “anxiety” is more ubiquitous, and to a certain extent, more normalized, than in previous...Learn More