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Naming your emotions: Why saying “I feel bad” can actually make you feel better
Naming your emotions: Why saying “I feel bad” can actually make you feel better
May 3, 2021Scientists call it “affect labelling” but more simply it means “putting feelings into words.” Understanding how this works might just change the way you respond to your emotions. When we’re experiencing…
What if negative emotions aren’t so bad?
What if negative emotions aren’t so bad?
May 3, 2021Negative emotions? Unpleasant feelings? Chances are you have them. And chances are they’ve intensified this past year, as we’ve struggled with the effects of the pandemic. If you’re like us,…
What is emotional literacy? Understand your emotions, understand yourself
What is emotional literacy? Understand your emotions, understand yourself
May 3, 2021Emotions play a huge role in our lives, our actions and our relationships. Yet, most of us know surprisingly little about what they are, how we experience them and why we have them in…
The benefits of naming your emotions
The benefits of naming your emotions
May 3, 2021Naming how we feel is good for us on so many levels (see “Understand your emotions, understand yourself”). Here are some tips for building your emotion-naming muscles:
5 strategies for managing your emotions using emotional regulation
5 strategies for managing your emotions using emotional regulation
Apr 26, 2021The past year has sent us reeling through a vast range of emotions: worry, stress, boredom, as well as hope, empathy and optimism. According to the second wave of our…
How winter blues impacts workplaces
How winter blues impacts workplaces
Feb 16, 2021Of all the seasons, winter may be the hardest on our mental health. According to a 2018 study[1], half of Canadians report the lowest level of happiness during the winter…
What is self-care? Myths and facts
What is self-care? Myths and facts
Feb 16, 2021Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. While it’s exciting…
Move for your mood
Move for your mood
Jan 18, 2021This article was written for ParticipACTION’s Move for your Mood campaign. Visit their website for more about the campaign. Move to improve your mental health Before we talk about how…
You can learn to think and feel better!
You can learn to think and feel better!
Nov 18, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association is now expanding its BounceBack® program across Canada with support from Bell Let’s Talk. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that helps adults and…