All posts tagged mental health

Incredible Job Perks

In today’s day and age, with the many fluctuations of the economy, the rising prices of just about everything and the idea of true job security a thing of the past for most people, the idea of having a great …

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A Link Between Drugs and Mental Health

The drugs in reference are not those of the prescriptive variety.  We absolutely do not condone or promote the use of any type of street narcotics on this

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The Effects of Divorce

Divorce is something that can really be hard to get used to; not only does it affect the two parties involved, but it's the children that usually have

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Important Facts about ADHD Medication

With the rate of people being diagnosed with ADHD at an all time high it begs the question about how people are dealing with their diagnosis.  "An analysis

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Ways to Stay Sharp

It's Monday!  The weekend flew by way too quickly, and you're still feeling groggy.  Here are some tips to help you stay sharp on Monday and throughout the

Tips to Stimulate a Healthy Brain

We all want to be better and smarter people, but sometimes don't know how to achieve this.  Here are some tips to help generate a healthier brain:

  • Challenge Yourself

The Adversities of Raising A Mentally Ill Child

Raising any child can be difficult at times.  Teaching them right from wrong, making sure they learn how to respect themselves and others, do their chores, etc are

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The Bullying Gene

Here at Crimesense, we pride ourselves on providing people with the proper materials to educate themselves with in order to overcome certain obstacles and live healthier and safer

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Stress Relief Tips

In the fast paced world that we live in, it's truly important to stop and smell the roses.  Seeing as how it's currently winter, and you may not

Salt and Ice Part 2: Mental Illness

Yesterday's article about the salt and ice challenge really got me thinking about what seems to be some type of 21st century problem

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Why School is Hard for Kids with ADHD — and How You As A Parent Can Help

“Nearly one in ten kids has ADHD, which means practically every classroom in America will have one to three kids with the disorder in them.  That’s a lot

Junior hockey team Kanata Stallions’ game for Jamie – November 27

The Kanata Stallions Central Junior Hockey Team is dedicating their game against the Pembroke Lumber Kings November 27 to the memory of Jamie Hubley.  A portion of the

Recognizing the Signs of Depression in Your Teen

It's not just a "phase", or part of growing up.  Moody behaviour that was frequently attributed to adolescent hormonal ups and downs is now more closely scrutinized and

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Moderate exercising can boost overweight teens mental health

Even moderate exercising can do a lot of good, especially for overweight teens. In a study, funded by the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Children’s

Bell Kaleidoscope of Hope Gala Lights a Flame Against Teen Depression

The Kaleidoscope of Hope Gala is a focused initiative to raise money in support of youth mental health. The 2011 inaugural KOH Gala was founded in