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Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and many people are now turning to AI tools for mental health support. If you have ever typed your worries into ChatGPT at 2 a.m., or asked an AI chatbot for advice when you felt overwhelmed, you are not alone. A poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness … Read more
You grew up. You moved on. And yet something still feels off, a persistent sense of unsafety, a difficulty trusting people, a pattern of relationships that never quite work, an inner critic that never goes quiet. If this sounds familiar, you may be carrying the effects of childhood trauma into your adult life. Childhood trauma … Read more
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work? If you’ve been living with the effects of trauma, PTSD, or Complex PTSD (CPTSD), you may have heard about EMDR therapy. It’s one of the most researched and widely endorsed trauma treatments available, and yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. This blog answers the … Read more
Whether you are a police officer, a firefighter, or a paramedic, you have been trained to scan the environment for danger. The challenge is staying stuck in hypervigilance after your shift is over. If you feel unsafe when nothing is wrong, you may have PTSD. If you are a first responder, work with first responders, … Read more
Veteran Mental Health in Canada: Signs You Might Need Support and What Works Are you having trouble adapting to civilian life? Do you have trouble sleeping at night or experience nightmares? Do you feel constantly on edge? More irritable than usual? Numb or disconnected? Are you having flashbacks or intrusive memories? If you answered yes … Read more
