Share & Care Blog

Trauma is defined as a mental, emotional and/or physical stress reaction that occurs after an event and can lead to feelings of shock, denial, anger, or numbness. Here's how to help yourself or someone you care about.

What is self-harm, what does it mean, and how we can detect it? Like many addictions, it can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, but it is possible to stop self-harming.

Some professional athletes have spoken out about their personal struggles which helps to destigmatize and normalize having conversations about mental health. But is it really so tough being competitive and famous?

We’re commonly told that the brain is a fixed structure, set into place once a person reaches full development, so there’s no hope for change…or is there? Neuroplasticity has been challenging many former preconceptions.

The good news is that BPD is treatable--both parents and teens can find relief.

Language is powerful. Sometimes we think we are saying something helpful, but it is actually harmful. This can be especially true when talking to someone who is living with depression.

Food and exercise make a bigger difference to mental health than you might think!

Sometimes communication with an ill loved one can be tough. You can reach out by sending a one-way text--here's how!

Reality TV shows like the American show Hoarders showcase someone living in a severe hoarding situation. Hoarding “experts” are brought in and the house is cleaned out. Is this exploiting someone who needs help for a serious mental health issue, or does it actually provide support for and solutions to hoarding behaviours?