Category: Mental Health Services
Eating Disorders or ‘Normal’ Eating?
How to Identify Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia We all have a regular relationship with food and we’re increasingly aware of what we eat. But there is a line between…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD Not just war-related
While there are a number of risk factors for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), there is one common thread for all those who suffer from it: real trauma. While not everyone who lives…
Stevenson Waplak and Associates: What we do
Life is an amazing experience. It comes full of excitement, adventure and challenges. For some people, life comes with a few more challenges. At SWA we recognize that these challenges impact individuals…
Anxiety Treatment: How to Reduce Anxiety
At times we all feel anxious; it’s a natural way for the body to deal with certain situations. When anxietystarts to impact your daily life, however, it’s time to get help.Anxiety disorders…
Teen Mental Health: Now is the time for youth to get help
Kids and teens face a lot of issues while they’re growing up. For nearly 2 in 10, a mental disorderor illness could be one of them.The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) describes…
Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy
There are many ways to help people and children who need therapy. The treatments and solutions can be quite specific. Many of these treatments are subject to the setting, namely group therapy…
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation wins $250,000 in Pepsi Refresh Project
Making a Difference with Juvenile Bipolar Disorder Recognizing and treating the early symptoms of juvenile bipolar disorder is crucial for supporting the children, youth and families who are affected. That’s why today…
Bullying at School – How Quinte Students are Making a Difference
Bullying can have a devastating impact on the well-being and success of children and youth, and in some cases can end tragically. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry,…