We all strive for self-improvement, but how often do we stick with our goals long enough to see real change? As it turns out, consistency is key, and science backs this up. Let me share my personal journey of discovery and how it relates to an exciting opportunity for mental health improvement. The Power of […]
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In its simplest form, trauma can be defined as events that affect people’s sense of control and overwhelm our coping responses. These circumstances can cause people to avoid situations or seek to numb their feelings about what they cannot or could not control. Most of us are more familiar with big ‘T’ Trauma caused by […]
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression related to changes in seasons. It usually begins in the fall when the days get shorter and lasts through the winter. SAD doesn’t only happen in the colder months though. It can also affect people in the summer, starting […]
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For many of us, the holidays are a time of expectations. Our social media accounts are filled with perfectly crafted images of decorated trees and colour coordinated wrapped presents, hot chocolate charcuterie boards with five different kinds of homemade baking. Do we have time for all of these things? Most likely not, but our […]
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Every year in Canada, over 250,000 people are involved in car accidents. These accidents are sometimes referred to as motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). These accidents are the leading cause of trauma and PTSD. It’s a common belief that an accident of any kind must be ‘severe’ to cause psychological impact. Did you know, trauma […]
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Mental health can be impacted by so many things. Check out our latest blog post which discusses what an invisible disability is, and how it can impact mental health. WHAT is a disability, and HOW can it be invisible? A disability is any condition or illness that makes interacting with the world around you […]
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Winter can be a tough time for many of us. We may feel tired and sluggish. The lack of sunshine and a long winter can also make our lethargy worse. But doing some winter self-care can help up enjoy winter to the fullest! What is Self-Care? Self-care is the act of taking care of our […]
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“My view is that reconciliation is a way of life and requires work every day.” – Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor-General. At Kells, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we reflect on the harm caused to our Indigenous peoples by residential schools. We acknowledge the travesty of […]
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You probably already know something about goal setting. After all, you can set goals for almost every part of your life. We have goals for work, for our money, and for our lifestyle. A goal can be as simple as deciding to clean your bathroom or as complex as creating a savings plan to buy […]
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Here at Kells, we understand that everybody has mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA; 2020) says that mental health is: “…a state of well-being, and we all have it. Just like we each have a state of physical health, we also each have our mental health to look after. It’s not just about […]
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