Online depression & mood therapy
Identifying depression & mood: Are you…
- Feeling empty, apathetic, or persistently sad?
- Losing interest in your regular activities?
- Feeling worthless or hopeless?
- Noticing you are distancing yourself from others?
- Having difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things?
About depression & mood
- Persistent sadness or empty feeling
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia or excessive sleeping)
- Fatigue or low energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Irritability or frustration
- Unexplained physical problems (e.g., headaches, back pain)
- Restlessness or agitation
- Social withdrawal
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Approximately one out of every 8 Canadians will struggle with depression at some point in their lives
- Approximately 6% of Canadians are on an antidepressant medication to treat depression
- Depression often accompanies other feelings of shame, guilt, sadness, and grief
Treatment for depression & mood
- Psychotherapy
- Diet & exercise
- Stress management
- Support systems
- Limit substances
- Self care
- Engage in pleasurable activities
- Medication
Types of treatment for issue
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Behavioural Activation
Group Therapy
Resources on depression & mood
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Why Life Can Feel Empty When You’re Not Living in Alignment With Your Values
- Anxiety
- Depression & Mood
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Stress & Burnout
Have you ever had the feeling that something is missing in your life — even when everything looks “fine” from the outside? Living according to your values means making daily choices about your time, relationships, and priorities that genuinely reflect what matters most to you — rather than simply meeting obligations or other people’s expectations.…
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Online Counselling in Canada: Why More People Are Choosing Virtual Therapy
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Couples & Relationships
- Depression & Mood
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Parenting
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Immigrant & Cross-Cultural Challenges
- Life Transitions
- News
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Sleep & Insomnia
- Stress & Burnout
- Trauma & PTSD
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, there’s a good chance it’s been sitting in the background for a while. You’ve thought about it…Looked into it…Maybe even said, “I should probably do that.” But then real life gets in the way. Life gets busy, stressful, and sometimes messy — and therapy starts feeling out of…
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Why Life Can Feel Like Scattered Pieces — And How Therapy Helps You Make Sense of It
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Couples & Relationships
- Depression & Mood
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Parenting
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Immigrant & Cross-Cultural Challenges
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Sleep & Insomnia
- Stress & Burnout
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy offers evidence-based benefits including reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, improved emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and greater self-awareness. Research consistently shows that working with a trained therapist helps people identify the patterns driving their struggles — leading to lasting behavioural change, not just temporary relief. Have you ever looked at your life and thought: Why…