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Holiday Stress Starts in November: Early Warning Signs You’re Heading for Burnout

We are already full swing into mid-November, and the holiday season is right around the corner, but you’re already mentally exhausted thinking about everything coming in December. The gift lists are forming in your head at 2 AM. You’re calculating whether you can afford gifts, rent or mortgage payments, and meals for hosting this year. You’re dreading the inevitable question from your family about “your …

K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Journey From Shame to Authenticity

The animated musical fantasy film K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) has become much more than just a flashy entertainment spectacle. Beneath its high-energy K-pop numbers, dazzling choreography, and supernatural showdowns lies a deeper emotional current: one about shame, identity, human connection, and the courage it takes to show up as your true self. Let’s unpack how K-Pop Demon Hunters uses its fantasy framework not just for …

Conquering the Chaos: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that make someone feel compelled to perform to alleviate anxiety or prevent a feared outcome. It’s a disorder that can significantly disrupt daily life, affecting work, relationships and overall quality of life. OCD is more …

Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Adults Dealing with Disrespectful Parents

Boundaries are essential in all relationships, defining our limits and fostering mutual respect. However, setting boundaries with parents can be especially difficult due to deeply ingrained family dynamics. When parents consistently disregard these boundaries, it can lead to significant emotional distress and strain in the parent-child relationship.  This challenge is even more pronounced for adult children of emotionally immature parents. You may have grown up …

Coping with Job Loss: A Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health

Losing a job, whether due to company downsizing or restructuring, economic factors, organizational changes, or any number of other factors, is an incredibly challenging and stressful experience.  Studies have shown that the mental health impact of job loss can be as severe as that of a divorce or the death of a loved one. A study published by Frontiers in Psychology in 2021 found that …

Battling the May Blues: A Guide to Mental Health Support

As the days grow longer and the weather starts to warm, many of us eagerly await spring’s arrival. However, for some, the transition into May can bring about a unique set of challenges—the “May blues.” This phenomenon, often overlooked, can manifest as subtle changes in mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The May blues can be attributed to various factors, from the lingering effect of …