Did you know that over 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s Disease? Early diagnosis is crucial to manage the condition so here’s what you need to know about Parkinson’s Disease…

Let’s break down the facts about teen mental health, and how parents can help support their kids to be healthier and happier…

These days, it's difficult for any teenager to fathom their life without social media. But there are potential risks and consequences of social media parents should of teens should know…

How do you get your teen to open up to you? Here are 7 emotionally bonding questions you can ask to strengthen the relationship with your teenager.

If you know someone or have a loved one that you suspect is demonstrating hoarding behaviour, what do you do?

How to get the help you - or someone you love - needs for compulsive hoarding.

Did you know that the act of ‘spring cleaning’ is good for your mental health? Spring cleaning is an opportunity to get rid of the symbolic dirt and clutter you are currently battling mentally and emotionally. Find out how…

The Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) categorizes hoarding into five stages based on the severity of the hoarding behaviours.

Do you think that you might have a problem with clutter? Do you think that you might be a hoarder? Take this quiz to find out.

Whether you live on your own, with a roommate, a partner, kids or extended family… who hasn’t needed to contend with some clutter? But when does the clutter become too much?

June is Canadian Men’s Health Month, Pride Month, and Indigenous History Month. These are some groups and identities that experience mental health barriers due to a variety of reasons, including stigmas and stereotypes that have been assigned by societal norms. We are going to break those reasons down for you and offer ways to champion inclusivity when it comes to mental health.

Stefanie Peachey is a Registered Social Worker and owner/director of Peachey Counselling and Family Support. She took some time to answer questions about mental health and motherhood for this month’s blog. Not only does Stefanie work with parents in this capacity, but she is a mom to three – soon to be four – kids! She speaks about her experiences as a parent, the stigma around a mother’s mental health, and ways to challenge the norms in place.

April 18th-24th is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, and we’re talking to Registered Social Worker Cassandra De Oliveira about Infertility and Mental Health. She will help us understand how to feel supported through this very real event that affects many people with feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, failure, expectations and stigma.

As the holidays approach, many are met with a wide array of emotions, feelings, and expectations. We chatted with Merwa Amer, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Peachey Counselling to discuss the feelings associated with this time of year and how we can take a break from the holidays and prioritize ourselves.

Transitioning into adulthood should be an exciting time in a young person’s life, but for many 18-25 year old’s, it has become a stressful and often painful experience. And it’s no wonder. No generation has had to tackle the same kind of uncertainty about their future. This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Masters of Social Work Training Therapist, Claire Arkett, about the challenges facing what has been described as the ‘Covid Generation’.

“I can’t wait until 2020 is over.” How many times have you said that to yourself? For many of us the end of 2020 somewhat equated to the end of the pandemic. That somehow once the clock struck midnight we would be able to leave the nightmare of 2020 behind. What are you thinking now?

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of year, but for many people it can be a lonely, isolating, and stressful experience. Why is it like this? This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank. Read what she had to say about coping with seasonal depression, most often referred to as the ‘holiday blues.’