Coping skills

The Circadian Rhythms: Why Teens Are Tired in School

When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don’t adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory retention, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teenagers to learn and prosper, schools could do what sounds so simple, adjust […]

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How to deal with Rejection

Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience. — Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does

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Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety

In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety. Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you ‘reset your breath’ and return it to its normal rhythm. This video demonstrates box breathing and highlights its benefits. In short, it involves: – Imagining

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Neuroscientist: This Simple Habit STOPS PROCRASTINATION

In this video, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist and professor, explains how you can become more motivated and stop procrastinating using a scientifically-proven method. If you’re looking to optimize your productivity and overall health, this is a must-watch! Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology

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Grow Mental Health Podcast: Support at the Holidays

Tis’ the season to be jolly…or is it? Our 2023 podcast seasons finishes with this beautiful and practical guide to supporting yourself and those around you who might be struggling throughout this hectic holiday season. Jenny is joined by Killian, who is raising funds and awareness for Grow through his 50K on Christmas Day challenge,

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Grow Mental Health Podcast: Opening Up to Friendship

This month the Grow Mental Health community gathered for our annual National Weekend and we explored the concept of opening ourselves up to friendship. We took the opportunity to record our Grow podcast live. Jenny was joined by Grow member and Board member Gerry and a podcast favourite Liz, a Grow Area Coordinator and author.

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