“Sometimes terminations are done in a very cold, very scripted way to avoid risk,” says employment lawyer Kumail Karimjee. Employers may worry that they could say the wrong thing, so they play it safe by not saying anything.”
First Responders’ Mental Health Can No Longer Be Ignored
By the time Hayley Redman went on leave for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), she was sleeping at most a few hours a night, having nightmares of people hanging themselves, and experiencing tormenting flashbacks during the day.
Cool things to do in the dark
It can be mysterious, romantic, soothing, intimidating or inspiring. Darkness is the perfect backdrop for a lot of things—the stars, the Northern Lights, a meal, a light show or just quiet reflection.
Flexibility is key when promoting fitness for mental health
The benefits of fitness for longevity and mental and physical health are irrefutable. Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, help people manage their stress, sleep better, and cope with the effects of trauma and other difficult experiences.
“A Perfect Storm” on University Campuses
Relationship breakups, exam stressors, homesickness, and fights with roommates are no longer the main difficulties affecting university students. Instead, mental health experts describe post-secondary students’ struggles as vast — everything from depression to anxiety, stress, eating disorders, substance use, trauma, abuse, and occasionally a first episode of psychosis. Living through the pandemic has only made these problems that much more visible and obstructive.
Nature has its benefits
Who doesn’t know intuitively that nature is good for us – that we likely feel calmer and less stressed when we are in a forest or a park or walking by the water? While we know that nature enhances our cognitive, emotional and spiritual well-being, new research also indicates its physical benefits too.
It’s Time to Plunge Into Horseshoe Valley
I don’t always like the feeling of running hot and cold — at least when it’s about a relationship. But when it comes to temperature changes, Horseshoe Valley makes these fluctuations feel pretty darn therapeutic — even decadent. I am referring to my experience at the new Vettä Nordic Spa, located about 1.5 hours from Toronto, which I recently combined with cross-country skiing and an overnight stay at the nearby Horseshoe Resort.
5 Safe Travel Destinations for Fun, Fitness and Soulful Renewal
If you’re like me, you are excited to travel overseas again. Here are five travel destinations for fun, fitness and soulful escape.
What My Male Twin Taught Me About Loss and Love
“I have always been part of a couple.” These are the words I used to begin my wedding speech back in 2001. I was affirming my new committed relationship to my husband, but at the same time, I was making it clear that I wasn’t uncoupling from my twin. We were still connected for life!
Healing and wellness in Antigua and Barbuda
This may be a small nation but it affords big opportunities — to enjoy the healing powers of its seas, to navigate its trails across mountains and hills and into caves, to bask on its white and pink sand beaches, and be fortified by its delicious local cuisine.