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An overview of Self-esteem
An overview of Self-esteem

What is self-esteem? Your self-esteem can be described as the opinion that you have of yourself, including the thoughts and beliefs you hold about your own value and self-worth. The bottom line is that you…

Making sense of traumatic events
Making sense of traumatic events

If you have experienced a traumatic event, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, trauma is prevalent in our society.  An estimated 1 in 5 adults have experienced physical or sexual abuse during childhood.

Helping a loved one make sense of trauma
Helping a loved one make sense of trauma

When a loved one goes through a traumatic event, it can be hard to know what you can do or how you can help. It’s important to know that everyone responds and makes sense of trauma differently, and can have different needs

Activities you can try at home 
Activities you can try at home 

Increasing your activity levels can help improve your mood.

Improving your mood apps
Improving your mood apps

self-help tools that can help you manage symptoms of depression

What could be keeping you from feeling better?
What could be keeping you from feeling better?

Feeling low can affect your daily routine and behaviour, which in turn can lead to feeling even lower. A lack of energy or motivation can lead to you doing less, not completing your daily tasks…

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