Normal Aging versus Dementia

Normal Aging versus Dementia

Depression, General, Geriatric Psychiatry

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, if you are experiencing difficulties with memory, know that they may not be signs of dementia. It could be memory loss as a part of normal aging. What is aging? Aging is a natural process of our lives. As we age, we...
4 Common Relationship Mistakes to Avoid

4 Common Relationship Mistakes to Avoid

General, Relationships

Here’s a simple truth about life: it’s not perfect, nor are we. That includes our relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. We fight, argue, get on each other’s nerves, and go through ups and downs. What differentiates couples who...
Psychotherapy and Technology

Psychotherapy and Technology

General

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), technology has opened a new frontier in mental health care and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, healthcare providers, and researchers new ways...
Light Therapy – Treatment for Depression

Light Therapy – Treatment for Depression

Depression, General

According to Julie Corliss at Harvard Medical School, the transition from fall to winter means grayer skies, shorter days, and for some people, the return of seasonal affective disorder. With the apropos acronym of SAD, this disorder has symptoms similar to depression...
Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

General

What is emotional intelligence? According to Kendra Cherry, MSEd, at Very Well Mind, emotional intelligence (EI or EQ for “emotional quotient”) is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and...