Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many people struggling with anxiety have heard some version of the same advice: “Just relax.” While often well-intentioned, this advice can feel confusing or frustrating for those living with and experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Some individuals find themselves asking, “Why can’t I relax even…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many people begin exploring the signs of autism in adults after years of feeling that everyday life requires more effort for them than it seems to for others. Socializing may feel draining rather than energizing. Certain environments may feel overwhelming due to noise, lighting,…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. When a teenager refuses to go to school, it can quickly become one of the most stressful situations a family faces. Parents often find themselves asking difficult questions: Why does my teenager refuse to go to school? Is this normal teenage behaviour? Are they…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Starting therapy for OCD can bring up a mix of hope, anxiety, and uncertainty. Many people wonder what to expect in their first month of ERP therapy, especially if they have heard that ERP is challenging or intense. You may be asking yourself whether…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many people with OCD notice that their symptoms worsen during periods of stress. Of course, OCD symptom flare ups can be stressful. Intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubts may feel more frequent or more distressing. In addition, anxiety may escalate quickly and urges to engage…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Finding effective OCD treatment in Ontario often involves more than booking the first available therapy spot one can find. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and highly specific mental health condition that should be treated through evidence-based approaches delivered by clinicians with advanced…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Skin picking and nail biting are often viewed as “bad habits”. People are told to “stop these behaviours”, but that can be challenging for many. Skin picking and nail biting, when they occur excessively, can be understood as a Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB)….
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Living with OCD is a challenge for many Canadians. Virtual OCD therapy in Canada is allowing effective, evidence-based care to be more accessible than ever. Treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can help individuals interrupt the…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. OCD in Canadian youth is essential to recognize to ensure proper assessment and treatment. However, It can be difficult at times to recognize teen OCD symptoms. When is teen anxiety actually OCD? For most teenagers, worry and self-doubt are a natural part of growing…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. The transition back to university is full of excitement and stress for parents and students alike. However, university student stress is real. Many students can experience back to university mental health issues. The experience of university school stress can really impact this transition. We…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. As we start to think about going back to school, our thoughts turn to how to be best prepared for success in the upcoming school year. Executive functioning and school-related performance are often closely connected. How to improve executive functioning in teens is important…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Why do so many autistic adults feel exhausted just by existing? Adult autism is often undiagnosed, yet the symptoms experienced are incredibly real and debilitating. Autism mental health must be better understood by clinicians so that individuals can receive the support they need. Autistic…
