On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canadians come together and raise awareness about mental health issues. At GreeneStone Centre for Recovery, we recognize that breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction is essential in order for people to open up and ask for help. Addiction is a complex disease that can happen to anyone, and […]
Read MoreAs we reach the 20th anniversary of the once popular TV series “Intervention”, the term has become commonplace among households. They’re often perceived incorrectly as being fuelled by emotional outbursts, messy, chaotic, or even dangerous. So is this truly the case? In reality, successful interventions can be a crucial first step in someone’s recovery process. […]
Read MoreYou’re sitting calmly watching TV on a Saturday afternoon. Suddenly, things feel different. Something’s wrong, you think. You can’t pinpoint it but a feeling of nearby danger overwhelms you. You feel your temperature rise from warm to hot. Your heart beats faster. 90 beats per minute. 110 beats per minute. 130 beats per minute. You’re […]
Read MoreEveryone has experienced anxiety to some degree. Whether it’s a teenager worried about an upcoming exam or an adult stressed about reaching an important work deadline, feelings of anxiety and stress are part of our daily life. However, there’s a difference between feeling stressed about particular events and struggling with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders […]
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