Mental wellness

5 ways to be happy in hard times

Struggling to feel happy during these difficult times? Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your mood and inject a little more positivity into your life.

5 ways to be happy in hard times

Struggling to feel happy during these difficult times? Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your mood and inject a little more positivity into your life.

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November 14, 2015

Should your employer support your health?

More than four in five Canadians believe employers have a responsibility to support their health. One-third says it is a “significant responsibility.”
May 01, 2015

Mental health: It's everyone's issue

Mental Health Week is a good time to talk about mental illness and help break down the stigma that prevents people from getting the help they need.
April 08, 2015

Real hope for an Alzheimer’s cure

Ultrasound technique shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s in mice, with fewer side effects; human trials could be three to five years off.
January 13, 2015

Seasonal affective disorder: the winter blues

Craving carbohydrates, sleeping in, cancelling social engagements and generally feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
March 11, 2014

How to not sweat the small stuff

From the mundane to the insane, it is often the little things about our jobs that drive us crazy and put a crimp in our day or a cramp in our style.
February 03, 2014

Postpartum depression — More than baby blues

You’ve probably heard of postpartum depression. But other mental health problems are just as common among new mothers, both before and after delivery.
January 03, 2014

Workplace conflict: How comfortable are you?

Some people handle conflict at work well; others try, but get disastrous results. A lot depends on your level of comfort with conflict.
December 23, 2013

Facing down your fear: New ways to treat phobias

The heart-pounding fear of a phobia can have a severe impact on your life. But new treatment approaches may cure you in as little as one visit.
September 12, 2013

Could job-sharing improve your work-life balance?

Sharing a job might give you the flexibility you’re looking for — if you set it up for success.
July 05, 2013

Crush your fear of public speaking

If you’d sooner jump out of a plane or run with the bulls than give a speech or make a toast at a wedding, here are some game changers.