You’re lying in bed the night before your exam and your heart is pounding out of your chest. Was that an anxiety attack or a panic attack — and does it even matter? It matters more than you think. This article breaks down the real difference between the two, explains what’s actually happening in your body, and gives you five evidence-based tools you can use the next time anxiety shows up uninvited.
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Social Anxiety Treatment Canada
Your heart hammers. Your face flushes. You replay it for hours. CBT-based social anxiety treatment in Canada works — learn what the research shows from a certified anxiety specialist.
When Worry Won’t Stop: How to Know If You Have Generalised Anxiety
Worry is part of life — but when it won’t stop, it may be more than everyday stress. This article breaks down the emotional, physical, and behavioural signs of generalised anxiety disorder in teens and adults, with a simple self-check to help you recognise what you’re experiencing and know when it’s time to reach out for support.
Back To School Anxiety in Teens
Back To School Season. Worries can be heightened at this time. Youth counsellor gives insight into some thoughts kids often have and shares practical mental health tips parents can use to be supportive.
7 Keys to Disciplining Your Anxious Child
Living with a child with anxiety can put an entire family on edge. It is not uncommon for parents to worry about their own parenting skills as they work on raising their child through emotional turmoil. Self-doubt, self-blame, and confusion can blur our effectiveness as moms and dads. We want to help and not hurt. But, there are keys, uncomplicated strategies, that can transform you into a confident parent.
Understanding Play Therapy- How Play Helps Your Child Heal
Children have stress, and emotional challenges too. They don’t, however, process problems like we adults do. Specialised techniques that are suited to their development are necessary. Learn more about these.