"Health Psychology is naturally in alignment with a plant-based diet - There is no room for the anti-vaccination movement" Finding My Psych Takes a Stand At Finding My Psych, we promote a plant-based vegan diet as part of a holistic approach to wellness. We in no way want to be associated with such fringe … Continue Reading about FMP 022 • Vegans vs The Anti-Vaccination Movement (Empirical & Psychological Arguments)
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Perspectives In Health Psychology
Social Media and Mental Health Benefits (Building Your Wellness Network)
“Forming relationships is the hardest thing we do. Social Media has the potential to provide that first critical step.” Social media has significant influence on society. Most articles focus on negative impacts. We attempt to take a broader view. Data indicates that having an internet connection in your home and participation in social networks decreases […]
Suicide and Seasonal Patterns (Three Studies)
“An increase in sunlight appears to be the culprit!” Suicide attempts on average increase by 27% (Bridges, et al.) between the months of March and May. Suicide attempts are lowest between November and January. There appears to be no gender differences in the data. This is contrary to popular believe that suicide rates should increase […]
Elevate Others for Optimal Workplace Culture (#elevateothers)
“Optimum growth happens when we elevate others. The carrot is no longer acceptable as a motivator.” Health Psychology, through a change management lens, provides a conceptual framework for a positive work environment, resulting in sustainable teams. The traditional approach deconstructed teams through extrinsically driven motivators using the financial carrot. Instead, intrinsic motivators should be embedded […]
Anhedonia in Patients with Depression: Definition and Implications
“I don’t want to do anything because nothing feels good, ever.” Defining Anhedonia in Patients with Depression Anhedonia is one of several neurovegetative symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder. It is characterized by a strong sense of finding no pleasure in activities that once brought joy to the individual. Anhedonia is a hallmark of clinical depression […]
Transformation Through Fitness
5 Distorted Messages We Tell Ourselves about Running (With Rebuttal)
“Self-doubt is normal. Don’t let it be a trap!” So, You Think You Are Not A Runner? Your internal voice is very adept at telling you why you are unable to accomplish your goals. If you are just getting started on your first attempt at incorporating running into your fitness regime, then you are more […]
Improved Motivation for Athletes – Using the Triple Column Technique
“If it was so easy to get up off your ass, you would have done it!” The Cognition – Motivation Connection The research is clear, thoughts (cognitions) are powerful. In fact, cognition is one important factor in care planning for individuals with Major Depressive Disorder. Cognition also has a significant effect on motivation, especially motivation […]
Nutrition For Improved Wellness
When Diet Becomes Disorder (10 Warning Signs)
“Dieting for weight loss alone, destroys our relationship with food.” Why Diet is a Difficult Topic Discussions in Health Psychology involve accounting for the bio-psycho-social and spiritual nature of problems we face. Diet is the most challenging category to discuss, especially when diet becomes disorder. Our relationship with food is deeply tied into biological drives, […]
8 Myths Piers Morgan is Promoting With Body Positive Hate Comments
“No matter how you colour your disgust, it’s still hate!” For fat shaming individuals visiting this article, beware! This is a no hate zone designed to challenge the vitriol you drag with you. For the curious or already converted, we hope to provide deeper insights into the world of the body positive movement. Before We […]
Navigating Addiction
Getting Off Drugs and Alcohol Without Rehab – A Beginner’s Guide
“Rehab should be the last tool you turn to for getting off substances.” We provide ten (10) options individuals should consider before committing to a drug and alcohol residential treatment program. This goes directly against the popular understanding of the standard course of care promoted by the media and governmental agencies. While residential treatment is […]
Controlled Drinking Checklist (The Moderate Consumption Guide)
“Abstinence for some is an impossible venture.” What Is Controlled Drinking? Controlled drinking is a harm reduction approach for problematic alcohol use. The method significantly deviates from Alcoholics Anonymous, a traditional model focusing on abstinence. Evidence indicates that controlled drinking is an effective approach that reduces the physical harms associated with regular alcohol use. While […]
Canadian Alcoholism – The Forgotten Crisis
“One crisis is manageable. A concurrent second feels impossible.” While the country is increasing financial resources focused on deaths related to opioid overdose, examination of alcohol caused fatalities secondary to medical conditions caused by alcoholism, reveals increased harm and morbidity. We examine the challenges facing health authorities as they grapple with this often under resourced […]
Substance Users and Runners Seek The Same Thing (Altered State)
“The problem with illicit substances is their efficiency.” The goals of the substance user, compared to others seeking a shift in perceived mood and/or mental state, are the same. The universal nature of this goal normalizes the intention as an improved sense of wellbeing, regardless of the tool used to achieve the resulting altered state. […]
Podcast Episodes
FMP 021 • Twenty Powerful Questions by Andrea Drugay – Visioning Your Year
“One foot in front of the other…” Reflecting and Planning for the New Year Each year is an opportunity to ask ourselves powerful questions about where we have been and what we plan to do moving forward. It is important to have a framework that guides our self-reflection in a proactive way. In today’s episode, […]
FMP 020 • Fighting the End of the Year Health Slump (Your Personal Care Plan)
“Don’t let obligation turn into perpetual self-sacrifice.” Physical and Emotional Health Slump Starting in November, people experience a significant downgrade in both their physical and emotional wellbeing. This health slump, if not managed appropriately, can feel impossibly difficult to emerge from after the holiday season passes. How we manage this downgrade is key. In today’s […]
FMP 019 • Celebrating LGBTQ2 Pride Month – Progress and Pain (Spiritual Isolation)
“I fear for those living in fear and isolation from the cost of being who God designed them to be.” Celebrating Pride Month With Gratitude This is one of my favourite times of the year. Not only is June the month that I was born, it is also LGBTQ2 Pride Month. Starting now, a series […]
FMP 018 • Tim Van Orden Interviews Jerod Killick from Finding My Psych (Deep Dive)
“Care about the process more – Everyone else is obsessed with the outcome.” Tim Van Orden Interviews Jerod Killick In today’s episode, Tim Van Orden returns to interview Jerod Killick, creator of the Finding My Psych website and podcast. Tim and Jerod engage in a free flowing conversation about personal transformation and engaging others in […]
