More than 1 in 5 (23%) mothers in Canada experience a perinatal mental health disorder. But even those who don’t meet a diagnosis often struggle with the profound changes that come with early parenthood, including shifts in identity, relationships, daily rhythms, sleep, and confidence.

If you experience memory difficulties, it has a profound effect on you. It can hurt you and those around you, affecting your participation in daily activities, interactions with others, and mental health such as stress and anxiety. Your occupational therapist (OT) can help you or a loved one address memory challenges.

Burnout is becoming a big problem in Canada and is described as a major occupational health syndrome. Studies show that one in three working Canadians experience burnout¹, with health care workers, educators, and caregivers being especially at risk.

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects individuals across all ages, yet women are more likely to be under or misdiagnosed until adulthood. For every three men diagnosed in childhood, only one woman is, while the adult diagnosis rate is 1:1.

We tend to think of mindfulness as a traditional practice that involves sitting down and quietly engaging in a guided meditation. However, mindfulness is simply about bringing our attention to the present moment – with intention.

When you hear “occupational therapy”, you might think “getting back to work.” But occupational therapy is so much more—it’s a health profession dedicated to helping people of all ages build independence, develop skills, and engage in meaningful activities.

People with long COVID can experience symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint and muscle pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty sleeping, sometimes for months or even years after their initial infection.

In the depths of winter, when days are short and the cold can feel restrictive, your mood may be affected by these seasonal patterns. Approximately 15% of Canadians who experience depression also experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Chronic pain is a complex and deeply personal experience that affects every aspect of life, from physical function to mental well-being and social relationships.

Experiences during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum profoundly influence the physical, emotional, and psychosocial health of both mother and child.

The population of Canada is not getting any younger: With a strong rise in the numbers of older adults and the “silver tsunami,” aging-in-place is becoming a hot topic.

The holidays are an exciting time, but they can also be very hard for many, resulting in an inability to self-regulate. Sometimes there is too much planned and sometimes there is too little, and the days can look and feel so different, which could result in emotional dysregulation that children may not yet be skilled enough to manage.