Feeling disconnected? Like something is missing? Not as happy as you used to be? Anhedonia is the medical term used to describe an inability to feel pleasure. Or not finding pleasure in things you used to find pleasurable. This is a diagnostic criteria of #depression. However, I think it describes a greater issue people […]
Mental Health
Integrity, Mental Health & Happiness – by Dr. Jordin Wiggins ND
INTEGRITY (N. ) – THE STATE OF BEING WHOLE, ENTIRE OR UNDIMINISHED. It is estimated 1 in 6 Americans over the age of 12 are taking an anti-depressant in 2017. Females are more likely to take antidepressants than males. This number has increased 11% since 2008. This begs the question, why is the incidence of […]
Tips for Minimizing Back to School Anxiety by Dr. Wiggins ND
The air is getting cooler and the nights are getting shorter. The freedom of summer is inevitably coming to an end. Back to school can be an unsettling time for parents and students alike. If you are someone doing the happy dance, awaiting the routine, you probably do not have an anxious child, nor are […]
Screentime : How much is too much? By Meghan McNaughton, Naturopathic Medical Graduate
TABLETS AND SMARTPHONES AND TVS; OH MY! It can be tempting to keep kids entertained with electronics, especially when they are home from school for the summer. Many parents find media devices very useful when dealing with behavioural challenges in public settings or when they simply need a bit of quiet time. There are a […]