Why we all need to practice emotional first aid – Guy Winch

Guy Winch

We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to […]

The power of vulnerability – Brené Brown

Brene Brown

Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

The Seven Stages of Career Development

7 Stages of Career Change

An animated short film about what it’s like to manage the challenges of making a career change. Our character Sam is at sea, trying to get off a boat he’s grown tired of rowing to do something else he would enjoy more. The story illustrates the 7 common stages people go through when trying to […]

Lifestyle Choices Impacting Mental Health – Unscholared Health

Watch Podcast Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Q7PFN9V69D0z8yXvKQoSB?si=GsfL-g2sTtaRRKoN31bMfA In this podcast, we discuss lifestyle choices impacting mental health. Together we highlight social gatherings, face-to-face interactions, physical activity, diet, play, sleep and more! All while relating it back towards patient-tailored approaches for better health in both mental wellness and chronic pain.  Kevin is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO and a […]

What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them?

Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack— a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is […]

The science of Subjective Well Being, a.k.a Happiness.

We often consider the science of mental illness (going from a 2 to a 6) but not well being (going form a 7 to a 9). Here is a primer…. Dr. Mike Evans is a staff physician at St. Michael’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is a Scientist at the Li […]