Insomnia Cure: How to Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Refreshed
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. April 15, 2024 Would you like to Sleep Better and Wake Refreshed? It is Simple and Possible. Read this article to Learn How Table of Contents Why is Sleep Important? How to Fall Asleep Quickly How to Stay Asleep Throughout the Night How to […]
Microbreaks: Your Secret to Success
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. April 10, 2024 Would you like to Work Less – and Get More Done? Microbreaks can be your Secret to Success. Table of Contents Why are Microbreaks Your Secret to Success? 3 Types of Microbreaks How To Add Microbreaks to Your Work Day Cues […]
Do You Need a Power Nap?
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. April 02, 2024 Are you missing out on a great brain booster? The Power Nap. People who haven’t tried it don’t know what they are missing. Learn how to use it to meet your goals and needs. Table of Contents Benefits of […]
Trauma History and Nocturnal Panic Attacks: Understand Your Nighttime Fears
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. March 24, 2024 Does This Sound Like You? Panic: “I wake up terrified.” Insomnia: “I am afraid to go to sleep.” Fear: “I don’t feel safe when the lights are out.” Trauma: “I have a trauma history.” If this sounds like you, […]
Nocturnal Panic Attacks: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. March 12, 2024 Table of Contents Micheal’s Story Key Facts About Nocturnal Panic Attacks 13 Symptoms of Panic Attack Is It Nocturnal Panic or a Medical Condition? When to Get a Sleep Study Self-Help Tips for Nocturnal Panic Attacks Supporting Your Partner Through […]
Use Exercise to Control Anxiety
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. March 1, 2024 What Will You Learn Here? Exercise can help you control and overcome Anxiety. This article tells you Why and How. The Link Between Exercise and Anxiety What is Anxiety? It’s Not Your Fault Is Now the Right Time to Start Exercising? What […]
Key Signs of Smiling Depression & How to Cope with Symptoms
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, PhD, C.Psych. February 17, 2024 This article is for people who want to learn about smiling depression. What is Depression? What Is Smiling Depression? 9 Warning Signs You Might Have Smiling Depression 7 Warning Signs of Smiling Depression for Friends and Family 8 Risks […]
Anxiety Disorders: Types, Symptoms, & Treatments
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, PhD, C.Psych. February 25, 2024 This article is for people who want to learn about anxiety disorders. What is Anxiety? How is Normal Anxiety Helpful? When is Anxiety a Mental Health Problem? 5 Anxiety Signs Your Friends Might Notice 7 Signs and Symptoms of […]
Major Depressive Disorder: Symptoms, Types, & Treatments
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. February 8, 2024 You don’t have to be afraid of depression. This article tells you what to do. What Is Clinical Depression? Depression is More Than Sadness Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms What Does Depression Feel Like? What Would Love Ones Notice? What are […]
Warning Signs of High-Functioning Depression & How to Cope with Symptoms
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, PhD, C.Psych. February 12, 2024 Are you curious about high-functioning depression? Check out this information. What is high-functioning depression? How to tell if you have it? What are the risks of ignoring it? How can friends and family support you? How lifestyle changes can […]
Key Signs of Walking Depression & How to Cope with Symptoms
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, PhD, C.Psych. February 6, 2024 This article is for people who want to learn about walking depression. What is walking depression? How to tell if you have it? What are the risks of ignoring it? How can friends and family support you? How lifestyle […]
Do you Need a New Therapist?
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, January 28, 2024 This article can help you to figure it out. Trust yourself. Learn these warning signs so you can decide. Your therapist has the wrong personality. They are unprofessional. They lack proper skills and knowledge. What should you do if your therapist has these warning signs? Go to […]
Do You Ruminate Too Much?
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly December 2, 2023 How To Figure It Out. Check Below. What is rumination? What are the benefits of ruminating? What are the warning signs of excessive rumination? What are the problems with excessive rumination? How can you control rumination – so it works for you, not against you? […]
Understanding and Overcoming Avoidance Behaviors
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. October 16, 2023 Understanding and Overcoming Avoidance Behavior Have you ever avoided a situation or person because you didn’t want to feel anxious, sad, or embarrassed? Do you block uncomfortable thoughts with music or exercise to avoid uncomfortable feelings? Is your life constricted because of a habitual pattern of […]
You Can Use Behavioral Activation Therapy to Treat Depression
Written by Paul Kelly, Ph.D., C.Psych. October 9, 2023 Main Points: Behavioral Activation is an effective treatment for depression. It is easy to learn. You can use it as self-help for depression. Sadness is normal, but it puts us at risk for depression. When we withdraw and disengage, we can start to spiral into depression. […]
6 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent or Overcome Depression
Written by Dr. Paul Kelly, C.Psych. October 1, 2023 You can make lifestyle changes to help prevent or overcome depression. Do you feel too depressed to start? Don’t worry. This self-help article is easy to read. I will also recommend small steps – so you can get started without getting overwhelmed. We will look […]
Are you lonely because of your partner’s Smartphone?
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 4, 2023 Are you lonely because of your partner’s Smartphone? Brittany said “When we first moved in together Devlin used to get up every morning, make coffee, and bring us each a cup. We would talk in bed and be cosy together. I loved starting my day like that. […]
What’s Next? After the Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 What’s Next? After the Mindfulness Meditation Retreat This is what the room looked like at the end of a New Year’s Mindfulness Meditation Retreat at our Clinic in downtown Toronto. The picture was taken when we were offering in-person retreats. In 2021 and 2022 we did the […]
Confidentiality and Stories in these Blog Posts
Confidentiality and Stories in these Blog Posts Updated: August 27, 2023 I take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. On August 27, 2023, I reviewed my blog posts and checked that they adhere to the privacy and confidentiality standards from the College of Psychologists of Ontario. They do. See below to learn more about the steps […]
How to Survive and Recover after an Affair
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 How to Survive and Recover after an Affair Many people have told me that their greatest heartache came when they discovered that their partner was having an affair. If this has happened to you, then you know how intense and traumatizing it can feel. I am writing […]
6 Ways to Stress Less
By Dr. Paul Kelly Updated on September 2, 2023 6 Ways to Stress Less Stress levels are up. A Statistics Canada survey released on June 10, 2023 showed that 4.1 million Canadians report “high or very high” levels of work-related stress. If you have too much stress, or want to learn to manage stress – […]
Exercise is a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment for Depression
Updated: August 27, 2023 Exercise is a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment for Depression My friend Dr. Gerry Craigen is a Psychiatrist in Toronto. When people consult him about depression treatment, he often encourages them to exercise. He is right to do so. A 2023 review of 41 research studies concluded: “Exercise is efficacious in […]
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Anxiety, Depression, and Fitness
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 2, 2023 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Anxiety, Depression, and Fitness Why do so many women and men do HIIT workouts? Here is a woman’s answer: Alyssa Ages says that strength training helps her to handle stress. It gives her confidence. And, it also helps her stave off the […]
Tips on how to Identify an Effective Therapist
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 Tips on how to Identify an Effective Therapist Some therapists are consistently more effective than others. You are much more likely to benefit from psychotherapy if you find a really effective therapists. I know from personal experience how important this is. When I was a student I […]
Mindfulness to Cope with Distress or Feeling Overwhelmed
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 Mindfulness to Cope with Distress or Feeling Overwhelmed Any of us can feel distressed or overwhelmed at times. Maybe a relationship ends, or you lose a job, or get diagnosed with a serious illness. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by memories, feelings, or thoughts. Here are some […]
Not All Therapists are Effective, But There is Hope
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 Not All Therapists are Effective, But There is Hope Did you already have a clue that not all therapists are effective? I grew up in a little village in Northern Ontario and I was clueless about therapists until I packed a couple of suitcases and went to […]
Recommendations for Back Pain Recovery
By Dr. Paul Kelly, Updated September 3, 2023 Recommendations for Back Pain Recovery Are you a member of the back pain club? I got my membership when I was in my 40s. My pain was so bad I could barely walk and I got very depressed before I got on the road to recovery. Don’t […]
