Blog
Delusional Disorder
“Delusions are distinguished from mistaken beliefs in that delusional beliefs remain unchanged in the face of clear, reasonable evidence to the contrary” ~ Dr. Carol
Heather Hayes
22 January 2021
Adolescents
Understanding Existential Crises
Experiencing crisis goes hand in hand with being human. An existential crisis is defined as, “a psychological episode in which a person questions the meaning of their life and of existence itself.”
Heather Hayes
16 January 2021
Blog
Beating the New Year’s Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the New Year’s blues affect many people each year. An estimated 10 million [1] Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective
Heather Hayes
31 December 2020
Blog
Reducing Stigma through Language
We are presently in the best position we have ever been in to deal with the terrorism of addiction because we know more about this
Heather Hayes
4 December 2020
Adolescents
Understanding ADHD
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. The average age at diagnosis is age seven with
Heather Hayes
27 November 2020
Addiction Treatment for Teens
Anxiety and its Link to Substance Abuse in Adolescents
We live in a fast-paced and often stressful society. This can affect everyone, adults and kids alike, so it is not surprising that many people
Heather Hayes
24 October 2020
Addiction Treatment for Teens
Mastery
According to Malcolm Gladwell, it takes even the most talented outliers in their given fields 10,000 hours to truly master their craft, “the point is
Heather Hayes
18 October 2020
Adolescents
Understanding Self-Harm
Self-harm is defined by the World Health Organization as “an act with non-fatal outcome, in which an individual deliberately initiates a non-habitual behaviour that, without
Heather Hayes
4 October 2020
Blog
Eating Disorders in Older Adults
Eating disorders are commonly associated with young adults and teenagers, while little attention is given to eating disorders in older adults. However, eating disorders in
Heather Hayes
23 August 2020
Blog
The Vicious Cycle of Substance Use Disorder, Promiscuity and Shame
Shame Versus Guilt Shame is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “an uncomfortable feeling of guilt”[1]. It is a universal emotion which has been felt,
Heather Hayes
15 August 2020
Adolescents
Respectful Adolescent Transport Protocol™ in Action
When a family hires transporters, they should feel confident that the care their child receives is grounded in a model that accounts for traumatic stress,
Heather Hayes
2 August 2020
Blog
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This blog looks at bipolar disorder and provides a clearer picture of this condition, what it involves, the types of bipolar disorder a person may
Heather Hayes
26 July 2020
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