Many people struggle to understand the difference because we often use the word ‘depression’ synonymously with sadness. In this article we explore what the difference might be for teens.

Sometimes when your teen is going through something such as depression, it can feel out of your control. Chandan shares some practical ways to provide support for your teenager.

During Suicide Prevention Week, we are reminded of these Canadians: our friends, family members, colleagues, and others who struggle with suicidal thoughts. Even though there are many people who struggle with suicidality, there are steps that you can take to assist a suicidal person through their crisis.

You’ve decided that talking to your friends and your hairdresser isn’t giving you the help you need. You want to find someone who is purposeful about helping you find solutions and healing and has the proper training to do so. So you start your search for a counsellor to help you reach your goals for a healthier you. But how do you know what you’re looking for?

We’ve just survived the first year of Covid-19. You may be noticing a variety of emotions right now. When we observe anniversaries, it can affect us in ways that we aren’t really aware of. Lisa Catallo shares some things to look out for and tips on how to care for yourself in the midst of this not so fun anniversary.

As a hairstylist, you hear a lot of stories about your clients’ lives. We want to help you help your clients, and to be able to recognize when something they’re talking about might need more help than you are able to provide. This article speaks to what trauma is and how you might understand it.

These are memes and sayings that you might see on Facebook, and let’s face it, some of the beliefs of your current clients.  They come in for a haircut and leave feeling lighter not only because there’s less hair, but because they got to unload.  On you.

The setting that you provide primes your client to feel like they can share what’s going on for them…

You’re sitting in class, or at your computer, waiting for the teacher to begin the lesson. You forgot to complete the assignment that was due today because you felt tired for “no real reason”. Or you tried looking at it, but then nothing made sense, so you closed your computer.

You know that you will have to try and explain to your parents or teacher (or both!) of why you can’t “just do it”...

As the months have dragged on, you may have noticed your mental health is starting to struggle a bit as a result of the pandemic we are experiencing. Lisa Catallo shared 5 ways that you can practically take steps to care for your mental and emotional health during this difficult time.

Depression and concussion have much in common and can certainly co-occur; they are also both valid struggles for which you can access support and treatment.  Alongside your doctor, and other rehabilitation specialists, like occupational therapists and counsellors, you can build a plan that works for you in your recovery journey.