The vitriolic presidential campaign left many of us feeling anger, and the election of Donald J. Trump as President hasnât erased it. Many of us feel a deep, fire in the belly anger that it has come to this. We may feel like caged lions, spitting mad, but told to quiet down, be civil and […]
2021
Centrelink debt debacle is bad policy for mental health
The controversial Centrelink debt recovery system shifts the onus of proof about apparent debts onto disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The automated system uses matching data from various government agencies to generate letters to those receiving, or who have received, Centrelink payments, claiming they owe the government money. People then only have a few weeks to respond to matters that […]
Three reasons to get your stress levels in check this year
Itâs difficult not to get stressed in our fast-paced lives. Whether youâre working overtime, battling exams, or caring for a sick relative, chronic stress has become commonplace. When weâre acutely stressed, the fight-or-flight system jumps into action, sending a surge of adrenaline through the body. This product of evolution dramatically increases our reaction speed and […]
How to recover from burnout and chronic work stress â according to a psychologist
Itâs pretty likely youâve heard of burnout â and you may have even experienced it. Caused by chronic work stress, itâs characterised by signs such as emotional exhaustion, lack of energy, and loss of satisfaction with work â and has been linked to a wide range of physical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal pain. Work […]
The chronic stress of coronavirus is affecting your mental health. Hereâs how exercise can help.
Suffering a quarantine dip in mood? Struggling to find motivation to do anything? You are not alone. Just six weeks of chronic stress can lead to depressive symptoms, even in people without a prior diagnosis. We are past that six-week point in this pandemic and you may be experiencing a depressed mood unlike anything youâve experienced […]
Strange physical symptoms? Blame the chronic stress of life during the covid-19 pandemic
During the current COVID-19 pandemic have you been wondering why youâre getting headaches more often? Or stomach aches? Or feeling itchy or getting pimples? Or why your periods are irregular or more painful than usual? Exciting recent science suggests that the answers may lie in our bodyâs biological reactions to stress. Our biological stress response system […]
For University Students, COVID-19 Stress Creates Perfect Conditions For Mental Health Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of most, if not all, individuals living in Canada. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the mental health of younger populations (ages 18-25) has been particularly affected. A notable proportion of younger individuals living in Canada attend some form of post-secondary education, including university, which is considered challenging even […]