The Many Emotional Benefits of Pet Ownership

The Many Emotional Benefits of Pet Ownership

Human-animal relationships are extremely strong and there’s no denying that pets and mental health go hand-in-hand. According to a Harris poll from 2015, 95% of pet owners, regardless of their age, consider their animal to be a family member. Pets bring joy to...
The Calgary Counselling Centre’s Mission

The Calgary Counselling Centre’s Mission

Helping people thrive despite the challenges they face in life has been the mission of the Calgary Counselling Centre since 1962. While the Centre assists all people with various mental health issues, it also offers one of the very few services in the city that works...
Men, Loneliness, and Relationships

Men, Loneliness, and Relationships

“How have you been?” “I don’t even know how to explain.” “Oh? What do you mean?” My friend Greg and I periodically have conversations like this. I can generally tell when something is up.  “People only call me when they need something from me,” he said, sounding...