Advice on Easing Guilt & Jealousy

Advice on Easing Guilt & Jealousy

Ever feel guilty for winning? Ever feel guilty for being smarter than a friend? Ever feel guilty for getting a promotion? Ever feel guilty for getting into the college that was your first choice? Ever feel guilty for being alive when others have died? Ever feel guilty for having good health? Ever feel guilty for…

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Friendship Matters in Fatherhood

Friendship Matters in Fatherhood

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada and the United States. There is also Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day on June 10, and Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries. In light of this special attention on men’s mental health this month, we wanted to explore some…

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Understanding Porn Addiction: Signs, Sympto…

Understanding Porn Addiction: Signs, Sympto…

Signs and Symptoms of Porn Addiction   The phrases “porn addiction” and “sex addiction” remain stigmatized in today’s society. 12-step programs — think, AA — are alive and well, and people’s recovery stories about struggles with alcohol and drugs are often openly discussed and praised. And yet, whenever the topics of porn addiction or sex addiction…

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“It would be easier if they had a broken leg”: tackling stigma in occupational mental health care

“It would be easier if they had a broken leg”: tackling stigma in occupational mental health care

Mental disorders are a major and increasing public health concern (Global Burden of Disease, 2022) and the main reason of sickness absence and work disability pension in most high-income countries (Blomgren and Perhoniemi, 2022). Management should include a holistic evidence-based approach, which incorporates a range of quality-of-life goals, including returning to work via stigma-free facilitatory…

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What to Do if You Worry Too Much

What to Do if You Worry Too Much

Worry is a normal emotion that can serve you, signaling there is something that needs your attention. But being worried so frequently that it becomes a constant stress impacting you emotionally, relationally and/or physically, suggests a closer look. Key Takeaways Chronic worry can stem from deeper emotional patterns, not just day-to-day stress. Exploring your core…

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