Take a Depression Test

Facing depression or even just acknowledging its presence can be difficult.  This test is adapted from the test used for the National Depression Day Screening which is conducted every October, nationwide. For a confidential email, online chat or phone session with a therapist, visit   ...

Recognizing Signs of Violence

Warning Signs Often people who act violently have trouble controlling their feelings. They may have been hurt by others. Some think that making people fear them through violence or threats of violence will solve their problems or earn them respect. This isn’t true. People who behave violently lose...

A Guide To Understanding Depression vs. Sadness

A Guide To Understanding Depression vs. Sadness  [ Depression Screening Test ] Depression vs. Sadness How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or something more serious?  We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is going.  The transition from bad...

Teaching the Public to Prevent Suicide

May 07, 2011 – The College of Mental Health Counselling at http://www.ctihalifax.com has prepared steps for the general public to prevent suicide of friends and family members. Just as CPR has been promoted to save lives, it is vital that the general public knows how to assess and prevent suicide. Here...

In The Blink of an Eye

There is no way to prepare. No way to brace yourself or let yourself down easy. When a loved one dies suddenly or their death is perceived as sudden, your entire world is turned upside down and inside out.                     Luckily, our bodies have a built-in coping mechanism called...