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Understanding OCD in Children and Teens: How Symptoms Change with Age Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect individuals of all ages, but its presentation often shifts as children grow into teenagers.…

ADHD in Women: Impacts on Self-Esteem Women with ADHD often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to self-esteem. The combination of ADHD symptoms such as distractibility, forgetfulness,…

Guest Blog: Uncovering the Root Causes of Mental Health Concerns in Kids At Acorn Counselling, we take a whole-person approach to supporting children, youth, and families. This means looking at…

Safer Internet Day: Protecting Kids from Online Dangers The internet is an amazing tool for learning, socializing, and entertainment. However, it also presents serious risks, especially for children and teens.…

Men’s Mental Health Breaking the Stigma Despite so many strides to eradicate the stigma of mental health struggles, mental health can still elicit feelings of shame and weakness. Men, in…

Setting New Year’s Goals: Honouring Winter and Tuning into Yourself Every January, the world seems to shout, “New Year, New You!” The pressure to reinvent ourselves can feel overwhelming, with…

Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Finding Hope and Healing Amidst Loss As a mental health professional, I often hear from clients about the unique challenges the holiday season brings when…

Is Your Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety?  Adolescence is a time of significant change and development, but for many teens, it can also be a time of increased anxiety, especially…

What is ARFID? ARFID stands for “avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder” and is classified as a fairly new eating disorder in the DSM-5. When most of us think of an eating…

Navigating Friendships for Kids with ADHD: A Guide for Parents Many teens with ADHD experience ups and downs in friendships. While neurodivergent teens often encounter social challenges, they can also…