Let’s Talk Healthy Minds & Resilience
On February 25, Dr. Noah Lazar gave a talk with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on mental health and resilience. You can watch the session in the video below. https://youtu.be/nS50TcOhq3s A list of Mental Health Resources Halton associated with this talk is also available. The content of...
What is a Meaningful and Well-Lived Life?: Part 1
We are now nearing the one-year marks of “pandemic living” and with the constraints we have been under, many of us have reflected on how we were living, and whether we want to make changes to our lifestyles. The screeching halt, or outright loss, of some life endeavors, and inability...
Three Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression
As the days become shorter, it is common to hear people discussing the “Winter Blues”, or seasonal depression. In fact, it is a common form of depression that often starts in early fall and can last through to spring. These seasonal impacts on mood tend to occur more in locations...
Managing Anxiety as we Enter “The New Normal”
This year has certainly been one of transitions for many people. As we have all navigated through the affects of COVID-19, many people have made the transition to working from home and seeing family and friends virtually. Restrictions are slowly being lifted, and many are considering how they transition to...
Two Podcasts: Coping with Working from Home & Helping Your Team Manage Working From Home
Recently, Dr. Lazar recorded two podcasts with the Mississauga Board of Trade to help employees and employers through the challenging times of COVID-19: Podcast 1: Coping with Working from Home Working from home during these times of social distancing can be challenging. Below in two parts, Dr. Lazar discusses some...
Managing stress and anxiety during COVID-19
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological approach that focuses on strategies based in acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change. It focuses on how to be more connected in the moment, and when useful, how to change behaviour. Dr. Russ Harris, a prominent ACT therapist and author, has recently published...
