A medical appointment may cause strong emotions: anxiety, frustration, anger, even terror. How do you manage those strong feelings and remain calm ? Here are ways to reduce the risk of not being properly informed about your condition, ways…
Mental Health Advocacy Work from Clinical Psychologist Dr. Eileen Feliciano We wanted to share with you some very helpful Mental Health and Wellness findings from Dr. Eileen Feliciano, a clinical psychologist from New York. After having almost thirty-one sessions in…
As we push forward into the unknown, every day brings a new set of struggles and anxieties. The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health has released a series of very helpful resources for those dealing with Anxiety. We have condensed…
by: Paige Lennox Canadians are proud of their health care, and rightly so. Unfortunately, it is a one size fits all system, so all Canadians get health care, but they don’t always get the right patient and family centered care. …
by: Paige Lennox As a seasoned health advocate, I’ve met with many Canadians who find themselves suddenly responsible for overseeing the medical care of an aging parent. In today’s healthcare landscape, it’s far too easy to get “lost” in the…
By: Paige Lennox As a seasoned patient advocate, I understand the importance of communication between doctor and patient. In order to take the best care of ourselves - and get the most out of our healthcare - we need to…