Helping Youth With Emotions: Tips From Depression Counselling Calgary Therapists
The transition from childhood to teenage years is no easy thing and comes with associated interpersonal, physical, and emotional upheaval. Many youth feel they have the support to navigate this successfully, but up to 25% feel that their mental health experience has changed since 2019 and has been impacted not by normal teenage development, but also by COVID.
Most mental health issues begin to present and can be diagnosed in those ages 14-25. This means that teen years and early adulthood are key times to prioritize self-care and mental health. In this article, our depression counselling Calgary therapists who specialize in working with youth (those age 15-24) provide some guidance and suggestions for supporting yourself and/or your youth if you are a parent.
Improving Kid’s Mental Health: Tips from Anxiety Counselling Calgary Therapists
What comes to mind when you think about parenting? For some people, they envision their own childhood and the associated memories and experiences. For others, they are filled with memories of what they have already gone through as parents-the joys and challenges. For others, they immediately feel anxiety and are filled with concern because they are currently navigating some tougher times with their child(ren).
15 Tips from Parent-Child Counselling Calgary Therapists
Parent-Child relationships are complex and constantly evolving as the people grow and change. These are some of the most integral relationships in our lives, yet often we don’t spend much time focusing on what can strengthen them and make them better until issues arise.
Parent Counselling Calgary
Here at Sana Psychological, we are happy to support parents at whatever stage of the journey of parenthood you are in. You can learn more about our Parent Counselling Calgary support below.
Prepare for Back-to-School With Advice from an Anxiety Counselling Calgary Therapist
September. Some people hear the word and smile, with visions of falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters coming to mind. For others, September evokes fear, stress, and anticipatory discomfort. These feelings depend on the person, their experience, and their relationship with anxiety and stress. For those who are higher in anxiety and stress, perhaps they have even sought out anxiety counselling before, there is a greater likelihood of the September Scaries. Here we have some tips for you from Meghan Nimmo, therapist at Sana Psychological, for parents, youth, and individuals who are looking to reduce their anxiety levels and transition into September comfortably.
What to Look for in an Eating Disorder Therapist in Calgary and Beyond
Eating Disorder rates are on the rise since the COVID pandemic. It is estimated that at least 600,000-900,000 people are struggling with an Eating Disorder in Canada at any given time and this number is likely higher than we know due to the ongoing shame, secrecy, and stigma that still exists with this health condition. Women are 10x more likely to struggle (or at least be open about their struggle) than men and youth are the highest risk age group. Eating Disorders must be taken seriously as they can be fatal if left untreated, with mortality rates for those with anorexia being as high as 10-15% (stats from Eat Well Health Centre blog).