What is START? It is a model of short-term psycho-dynamic psychotherapy that was developed at the McGill Mental Health Service in the years 1995 to 2006 for the treatment of emotional distress in students. It us specifically oriented towards an adolescent or young adult population, though it is effective in any age group. It was […]
The Law of Averages
In most professions in life, average implies not too bad. One isn’t getting the best, but hopefully one isn’t getting badly treated. The average car mechanic will be perfectly good at doing an oil change or general repairs. The average family doctor will be able to handle most common ailments, like high blood pressure, sore […]
Donald Trump, Stephen Harper and Mental Health
There is much that can be said about Donald Trump’s and Stephen Harper’s views on mental health. Both seem intent on labelling people and seeing “mental illness” as the root of many of society’s problems. In their approaches one can understand the real cause of emotional distress in our societies. Both men, and to some […]
Why 20 innocent school children are dead
School shootings are happening with alarming and devastating frequency. Each times explanations are sought, but no answers are found. Important, though superficial, aspects, such as the obvious lack of gun control, possible bullying, or mental illness are often pointed to, yet fail to really elucidate the fundamental causes that may lead to a person needing […]