Mental Health Articles and Blog

If you are going through a separation or divorce, it can be a very challenging time. It’s important to remember that it’s normal to go through a process of mourning after a relationship has ended. You don’t have to “bounce back” immediately. 

It’s normal to experience sadness, or to retreat into some solitude when going through something particularly upsetting or difficult. It’s actually healthy to allow ourselves to feel negative emotions, instead of burying or ignoring them.

In recent years, the stigma around therapy has been reversing and as a result the appetite for mental health support has increased. 

Gain insights into the distinctions between prevalent talk therapies - CBT and DBT - for managing anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns. Find your perfect therapist at firstsession.com.

Beat overthinking: Understanding rumination and actionable coping strategies. Find the right therapist for you.

Explore the types of physical symptoms that may arise from anxiety. Learn to deal with anxiety effectively with our step by step guide.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective therapeutic approach for addressing mental health concerns.

Like physical health, mental health can vary person-to-person and ebb and flow depending on our own unique circumstances – family mental health history, body and brain chemistry, life experiences, traumatic events, and more. Also like physical health, sometimes we can manage our wellbeing on our own, and sometimes we can’t; that’s when it can be beneficial to seek the help of a professional.

There are plenty of reasons people start therapy, and many ways therapy can help us overcome challenges, and to feel good. Some good things do come to an end—yes, there can be an end to therapy.

If you’re working with a therapist regularly now, you’ve likely already spent some time finding a therapist or counsellor who is a good fit for you and you’ve invested time, energy, and money into your work together.