Every time December hits, I start thinking about all the holiday activities coming up. An energetic excitement runs through my body almost like electricity hitting a set of lights on a Christmas tree for the first time! I know that December brings all …

… and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began … and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began … and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began …

… that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid … that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid … that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid …

My reason to complete a Contemplative Medicine Fellowship   I have often felt that I lead 2 lives. I am an academic developmental behavioral pediatrician and a dedicated meditator and yoga practitioner/teacher. These two lives, at times, have intersected …

… of Canada . Their “Every Mind Matters” handouts on stress, attachment, discipline, sleep, resiliency, and other … of Canada . Their “Every Mind Matters” handouts on stress, attachment, discipline, sleep, resiliency, and other … of Canada . Their “Every Mind Matters” handouts on stress, attachment, discipline, sleep, resiliency, and other …

Clomipramine (Anafranil and generics®) belong to a group of medications called “antiobsessional” medications. What is this medication used for? Clomipramine is approved by Health Canada for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and …

Atomoxetine (Strattera® and generics) is a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. What is this medication used for? Health Canada has approved atomoxetine for use in children and adolescents age 6 years and older. It can help improve core symptoms …

… may help treat anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) … may help treat anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) … may help treat anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) …

… (ARFID), and anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and social anxiety … (ARFID), and anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and social anxiety … (ARFID), and anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and social anxiety …

Quetiapine (Seroquel®, Seroquel XR® and generic forms) belongs to a group of medications called “atypical antipsychotics” or “second-generation antipsychotics”. What is this medication used for? Quetiapine was first developed to treat psychotic illnesses …

… is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, … is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, … is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, …

Topiramate (Topamax® and generic forms) belong to a group of medications called “anticonvulsants.” What is this medication used for? Topiramate is approved by Health Canada for the treatment of seizure disorders (epilepsy) in children and adults. Research …

… obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders such as anorexia … obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders such as anorexia … obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders such as anorexia …

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal® and generic forms) belongs to a group of medications called “anticonvulsants” or “mood stabilizers.” What is this medication used for? Oxcarbazepine is approved by Health Canada to treat certain types of seizure disorders …

It’s almost that time of year again: back to school. And truly, irrespective of how old we are or at what stage of our schooling we find ourselves in, so many of us are feeling many of the same emotions as we prepare for that first day of class. Whether …