Category: Mental Health
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What Adult ADHD Can Look Like (Beyond the Stereotypes)
Photo Credit: Annie Spratt When most people think of ADHD, they picture a restless child bouncing off the walls or someone who can’t sit still long enough to finish homework. But in reality, ADHD — especially in adults — looks far more complex and nuanced. Many adults live for years without realizing their struggles with…
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The 6 Trauma Responses: Why You React the Way You Do
When we think about trauma, we often imagine something big or dramatic—a car crash, a natural disaster, or a violent incident. But trauma can also come from emotional neglect, chronic stress, unhealthy relationships, or even being constantly dismissed. What matters most isn’t the event itself, but how your body and nervous system respond to it.…
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People Pleasing in South Asian Women: A Hidden Struggle That Deserves Therapeutic Support
Explore how people-pleasing affects South Asian women and how culturally sensitive therapy in Ontario can help. Work with a therapist who understands your story. The Quiet Weight: People-Pleasing in South Asian Women and the Path to Healing If you’re a South Asian woman living in Ontario and feel like you’re always putting others first—your family,…
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Unspoken Wounds: Trauma in South Asian Women
Title: Unspoken Wounds: Navigating Trauma in South Asian Women Introduction Trauma is a universal human experience, but how it’s expressed, suppressed, or treated can differ vastly across cultures. In South Asian communities—trauma in women often remains hidden under layers of cultural expectations, generational silence, and societal shame. This invisibility doesn’t mean it isn’t there—it means…
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Neurodiversity Key Terms: Understanding the Language That Celebrates Diverse Minds
Neurodiversity Key Terms Understanding the Language That Celebrates Diverse Minds As the conversation around mental health evolves, so too does our understanding of the rich tapestry of human neurodiversity. Rooted in the belief that neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome are part of natural human variation, the neurodiversity movement calls for…
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Academic Trauma in South Asian Communities
In the realm of mental health, understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by different cultural communities is crucial. South Asian communities, with their rich diversity and heritage, often grapple with distinctive issues that can have a profound impact on mental well-being. One such issue is academic trauma, a phenomenon that can affect individuals’ psychological…
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Understanding the Challenges of Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with hyperactive behavior in children, but it affects women as well. Women with ADHD often present symptoms differently which leads to late diagnosis. Often women get diagnosed with ADHD when their children get diagnosed (that is true for many parents!). Let’s see some of the reasons why…
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Breaking the Silence: Unveiling Mental Health Stigma in South Asian Communities
Mental health is a universal aspect of human well-being, yet it remains shrouded in stigma and misconceptions, particularly within South Asian communities. A culture rich in tradition and close-knit family values often masks the reality of mental health struggles, leaving individuals to suffer in silence. In this blog, we will delve into the roots of…
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Cultural Humility in Psychotherapy
Moving to a whole new country in my late 20s was quite a journey. I was suddenly hyperaware of different aspects of my identity, and didn’t know how to make sense of how I relate to the people and the systems around me. Therein began my search to revisit my identity and decolonize some aspects…
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