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Don’t get burned out by burnout
Don’t get burned out by burnout
Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. Trying to manage daily stress, whether it’s related to work or your home life, can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and leave you drained. But feeling burnt out doesn’t mean you’re unable to deal with life’s…

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The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy
The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy
Navigating mental health challenges can be difficult — especially with so many professionals who all seem to have complex titles that start with “psych.” That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know about three of the most commonly…

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How online therapy works: the benefits of online counselling
How online therapy works: the benefits of online counselling
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many areas of life to move online, from grocery shopping to day-to-day work. Even in this environment, many people still hesitate to speak with an online therapist, as they worry therapy through a screen won’t…

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Cold, flu, allergies, or COVID-19: how to tell the difference
Cold, flu, allergies, or COVID-19: how to tell the difference
With COVID-19 hitting at both the end of cold and flu season and the start of allergy season, it can be difficult to know what your symptoms are telling you. While there’s a lot we don’t yet know…

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7 things you can do to improve the health & wellness of your employees
7 things you can do to improve the health & wellness of your employees
With all the events of 2020, employee wellness has taken on a whole new meaning this year. After all, employee wellness is simply another term for human wellness.  As a collective society, we’ve gone to great…

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What’s your mole telling you?
What’s your mole telling you?
Moles are small, usually dark skin growths that appear all over the body. The average adult has 10-40 moles, so there’s usually nothing to worry about if you have a few yourself. Moles are most often benign, meaning…

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What Canadians should know about a second wave of COVID-19
What Canadians should know about a second wave of COVID-19
We’re not going back to normal anytime soon. It looks like we’re stuck with COVID-19 until we can develop a working vaccine (and get it out to everyone). No one wants to stay inside forever, but…

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Six tips for bringing your staff back to the office safely
Six tips for bringing your staff back to the office safely
It’s been a hard adjustment for Canadians to stay at home 24/7. Everyone wants life to return to normal, and employers are keen to see their staff back at the office. Being physically present with your co-workers gives…

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Strange COVID-19 symptoms in kids: Kawasaki syndrome & “COVID toes”
Strange COVID-19 symptoms in kids: Kawasaki syndrome & “COVID toes”
As COVID-19 progresses, we seem to learn more about strange symptoms every day. While kids are at lower risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch COVID-19, there are some worrying symptoms popping up that every parent…

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Flattening the curve — how to do your part
Flattening the curve — how to do your part
Instructions from public health leaders are clear — stay inside. Workplaces across the country are closed, and for the most part, so are Canada’s borders. You can even receive criminal charges for not following self-quarantine…

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