Author Archives: jeliciru

Take care of your health…by staying mentally in shape

Posted on October 3, 2013 by jeliciru

How often have you heard a friend or family member: complain about needing to go to the gym more tell you to eat healthier and exercise more to stay fit consistently make the new year’s resolution to “get in shape”? … Continue reading →

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University Life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jeliciru

OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a term that is often misused and misunderstood.  A person’s preference for tidiness, tendency to colour-code all of his or her possessions, or perfectionism might be, inaccurately, referred to as “OCD” for the sake … Continue reading →

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Stay Mentally Fit with these 10 Tips from the Canadian Mental Health Association!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jeliciru

Making the effort to maintain your mental health is just as important as keeping your body in shape!  Need ideas?  Here are 10 Mental Fitness Tips from the Canadian Mental Health Association: Collect positive emotional moments. – store moments in … Continue reading →

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Childhood ADHD may have long-term mental health consequences

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jeliciru

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely perceived as a problem only in children.  The Canadian Mental Health Association defines it as a disorder that “reduce[s] the child’s ability to pay attention” and outlines the effects of ADHD on children, which … Continue reading →

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