Depression is more than just a personal struggle; it’s a significant public health issue affecting millions across Canada. Here at Capital Choice Counselling in Ottawa, we’re all about offering effective and personalized treatments that really resonate with our diverse clients. In this blog, we’re going to dive into the therapeutic strategies that tackle depression, and…
Are you looking to learn more about bipolar disorder for yourself or a loved one? Bipolar disorder (BPD), also known as “manic depression”, is a mental health condition that’s recognized around the world by psychiatrists and psychological professionals. In this article, we’ll cover what bipolar disorder is, common symptoms, diagnosis, benefits of getting help from…
You’ve likely noticed over the years that your mood is at risk of drastically declining when the seasons change, or more specifically, in autumn when daylight saving time comes into effect. Days get shorter, mornings are as dark as night, and you don’t seem to have that same spark in your soul that you feel…
The world around us seems to have changed overnight. COVID-19 has brought with it a new era, what people keep calling “The New Normal.” Well, there’s not much really “normal” about it all is, is there? The unsettling and the uncertainty have most of us feeling uprooted – in some way or another. “We’re all…
Postpartum depression is a psychological condition that affects many mothers that have just given birth. People usually associate these with the baby blues. Some new mothers, however, may experience postpartum depression, a condition similar to baby blues in a very extreme way. Symptoms and Impact of Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is more than just…
We always want to be our best as the New Year approaches, which is why we make resolutions. Therapy is an excellent way of making sure that we become just that. You don’t have to have problems to get something out of a therapy session. In fact, its many benefits can all contribute to positivity,…
Sleep is an essential part of our lives. Thanks to sleep, our bodies and brains recover from the stresses and tolls that the day brings. Sleep is when your body repairs all the damage that it can. Naturally, not getting enough sleep can seriously harm the body as a result. Lack of sleep has many…
If we were to address addiction a century ago, we would have been talking about a moral failing rooted in one’s personality. Thankfully, therapy and counselling have evolved over time, and addiction (be it alcohol, drugs or other substances & activities) is today regarded as an illness. Addiction has been categorized this way thanks to…
According to a study by Accountemps, workers are disengaged in their jobs about 28 percent of the time. Research in 2015 also found that 51% of Canadians are not happy with their current work. Though fewer workers in North America are now looking to change their jobs in 2019, studies show that 34 percent of…
Not everyone has a positive predisposition towards counselling and therapy. Contrary to what some people may believe, one does not have to be ‘crazy’ or be ‘deficient’ to seek therapy. We all have a coping mechanism when problems and stress come into our lives. However, there are times when we may need professional support when…
