Oshawa, 2023 We recently watched Cem Yilmaz's new film "Do Not Disturb." Those who've seen it will already know, but for those who haven't, the film offers a sharp critique of the new social-media-driven world order and of social media's self-development gurus. At this point, as psychologists who also post on social media ourselves, it's hard not to agree with Cem Yilmaz's criticism. We have to turn the needle on ourselves too and admit that mental health content shared on social media can...

Port Perry, 2023 Unfortunately, we can't choose everything that happens to us in life. Even though it's said that hard work increases luck, sometimes things don't go the way we want. I recently saw just how true this is through a painful experience of my own. Having nearly a year's worth of effort erased in an instant was a hard thing to accept. Why? How did this happen? Why? Why? These are questions caught in a vicious cycle, and unfortunately they lead nowhere. They keep me dwelling on the...

Life lessons learned from a cat → self‑care, movement, adaptability, routine, communication, boundaries, curiosity, love, being yourself.

Why does the first year in Canada feel so heavy? A look at immigration stress and job-search anxiety — plus how IFHP and employer health benefits can make therapy free or affordable.

Living in Canada can bring both opportunity and emotional challenges. This article explores the importance of Turkish therapy, the emotional impact of immigration, and how online therapy can help Turkish-speaking individuals feel more understood and supported.