Psyche Mental Health Centre Blog

Why avoiding difficult thoughts and feelings can sometimes make them louder October is the month for ghosts, horror movies and paying good money to have a stranger jump out at you in a haunted house. But some of the things that follow us around aren't nearly as easy to shake off, and anxiety is a pretty good example of that. The awkward conversation from three years ago that your brain decides to replay at 2am. The worry you keep pushing away, only for it to turn up again the

Here we go again. Another September, another round of yellow tiles, and another round of the same tired complaints popping up on my socials. "It's tokenistic." "It's just a box tick." "What if someone says they're not OK, then what? I'm not a counsellor." Good. If we're having this argument every single year, maybe that's the point. R U OK? Day isn't meant to be a one-off. It's meant to be annoying enough, every year, that eventually we stop treating it as an event and start

Another year on and as I sit here typing away, the same old complaints and gripes about R U OK? Day are popping up on my socials. I’m...

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Because therapy should feel like home for every brain — every day of the year! Since 2018, Neurodiversity Pride Day has been a...

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Starting to see a psychologist can feel like a big step—one that comes with a mix of emotions, from hope to nervousness. If you’ve never...

Rare Disease Day is celebrated each year on the last day of February, a day dedicated to raising awareness for rare diseases and...

As we gather amidst the hum of holiday cheer, with our slightly lilting Christmas tree as a testament to the beautiful chaos of the...

Christmas can be a time of fun, celebration, and togetherness, it can also be a time of enormous stress, pressure, isolation, and...

Movember is the magical time of year when November transforms into "No-shave-mber," and suddenly, every upper lip becomes a quirky homage...

Mental Health Week is a special time to raise awareness, nurture conversations, and reflect on how we care for our mental wellbeing. This...

Every year, R U OK? Day reminds us to check in on those around us, but it's often met with complaints like "It's just a tick-the-box...

Each year on August 30th, people worldwide unite to celebrate Wear It Purple Day—a day devoted to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and championing...

Play is known to improve overall health and wellbeing in children and in fact in any person or animal. Play also builds the brain from the

June is a month of vibrant celebrations, not only for LGBTQIA+ community but also for another crucial aspect of diversity: Neurodivergent...

May 17th marks a very important day – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, commonly known as...

In the fast-paced world we live in, achieving a good night's sleep can be challenging. Many individuals struggle with sleep, impacting...