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6 Common Signs of OCD That People Often Miss — And What to Do About Them
OCD looks different than most people think. Learn the signs of OCD, including intrusive thoughts and reassurance, that are easy to miss as well as when to find support.

Low Cost-Therapy vs Sliding Scale Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Learn what low-cost and affordable therapy really means, who it’s for, and how you can find accessible counselling options in Ontario.

What Is Low-Cost Therapy and Who Is It For?
Learn what low-cost and affordable therapy really means, who it’s for, and how you can find accessible counselling options in Ontario.

5 Practical Ways to Manage ADHD Hyperactivity
Struggling with ADHD hyperactivity? These evidence-based strategies can help you find focus, build structure, and create more calm in your daily life. Written by Simon Spichak You’re waiting to renew

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Why most people’s New Year’s resolutions fail midway through January and what you can do to ensure success. Written by Simon Spichak Most people abandon or fail their New Year’s

Navigating Adult ADHD: Practical Strategies for Focus, Productivity, and Well-being
Practical tips and expert strategies to help adults with ADHD improve focus, manage symptoms, and boost productivity. Written by Simon Spichak Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can feel

How To Manage Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are recurrent thoughts or images that cause distress and anxiety. Learn effective ways to manage them. Written by Simon Spichak Intrusive thoughts are sudden, involuntary images or ideas

What is Contamination OCD?
Contamination OCD causes intense fears of germs and illness, leading to distressing rituals and avoidance behaviors that disrupt daily life. Written by Simon Spichak Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of

3 Reasons to Choose a Real Therapist Over an AI Chatbot
Thinking about using ChatGPT or another AI chatbot for therapy? Here’s why mental health experts warn these tools could make symptoms worse—and what to do instead. Written by Simon Spichak

Where to Find Free Therapy in Ontario in 2025
Even though mental health is important, some people can’t afford to pay the cost of therapy. Here’s how you can find clinics that offer free mental health services. Written by

Do I Need A Psychotherapist, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist?
Understand the differences between a psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist to help you choose the right mental health professional. Written by Simon Spichak For many people struggling with mental health, figuring

What Are Ego-Dystonic Thoughts in OCD?
A guide to ego-dystonic thoughts, why they are upsetting, and how you can manage them. Written by Simon Spichak We can’t control the thoughts that pop up in our heads