As we move to the next phases of the pandemic, there are many people who are yet to make the psychological jump and mental readjustment to a different life.
Many are only mildly anxious, but there are also groups of people who are still worried about leaving their house.
So what can you do if you have a friend or family member suffering from pandemic relate ... Show More
May 2024
Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic?
Apple cider vinegar is revered in wellness spaces for its health-giving benefits, but is there anything to it?There are claims it can aid with weight loss, boost your gut microbiome and manage blood sugar levels. Norman and Tegan explain how this salad dressing became so famous, ... Show More
18m 28s
May 2021
The psychology of post-pandemic life — why you might feel anxious about re-entry
Feeling anxious about re-entering society when pandemic restrictions are lifted? Or maybe you're feeling exuberant? Steven Taylor, author "The Psychology of Pandemics", and a professor and clinical psychologist in the department of psychiatry at UBC, walks us through the psycholo ... Show More
22m 17s
Aug 2022
Episode 8: Understanding Anxiety and Why We Can't Just Snap Out Of It
Eman invites psychotherapist and addiction counsel , Farida ElGhandour, to talk about the most common mental health concern, anxiety. Why does it happen, how it happens and what can we do to manage it? Many of us struggle with anxiety and unfortunately we are often received with ... Show More
43m 2s
Jan 2022
What is anxiety and how can we treat it effectively? With Bunmi Olatunji, PhD
We’ve all had good reason to feel anxious over the past two years. But sometimes, anxiety is more than a normal response to stress. Anxiety disorders are among the most common of all mental health disorders, affecting an estimated 15% to 20% of people at some point in their life. ... Show More
21m 17s
Jul 2020
How to Manage Anxiety During a Pandemic w/ Stacey Younge
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and with everything going on in the world, it makes sense that a lot of people are feeling anxious and stressed out. These past few months have been filled with grief and sadness, especially for black people, who are dyi ... Show More
33m 22s
Aug 2021
Under Pressure: The College Mental Health Crisis
Even before the pandemic, campus counselling services were reporting a marked uptick in the number of students with anxiety, clinical depression and other serious psychiatric problems. What is a college’s responsibility for helping students navigate mental health challenges, and ... Show More
51m 3s
Jan 2022
What’s the Difference Between Panic Attacks, Anxiety Attacks, and Panic Disorder? 1/3 Panic Attacks
What’s the difference between an anxiety attack, a panic attack, and panic disorder? This is important because people sometimes use these terms interchangeably, they both have a lot of overlapping symptoms, but the treatment for each of them is different.
So in this episode we’ll ... Show More
7m 19s