Choosing The Values You Keep Abandoning
Right before a breakthrough, your nervous system stops bracing for a second, mid-exhaustion. Hands loosen on a steering wheel you’ve been gripping too hard. Your eyes catch your reflection in … Read more
Depression
Therapist-approved strategies and insights for recognizing, managing, and recovering from depression and mood disorders.
High Achievers with ADHD: The Mental Health Story Few Talk About
The Reality of Being a Twice-Exceptional Adult with ADHD For the purposes of this article, under the umbrella of ‘twice-exceptional’, I’m going to talk about adults who are twice-exceptional (being … Read more
Is It ADHD or Dysthymia?
Understanding the Subtle Difference Between “Tired of Life” and “Tired from Trying.” By: Christina Crowe, RP Some people come to therapy saying, “I think I’m depressed.” And sometimes they even … Read more
How a Nurse Practitioner Can Support You on Your Mental Health Journey
By: Carole Gionet, NP At Dig a Little Deeper, we understand how tough it can feel when you’re struggling with your mental health. You don’t have to face it alone. … Read more
ADHD and Self-Compassion: Why It’s so Hard and How to Start
The lifelong impact of late diagnosis I’ve spent more than a decade bookmarking research on self-compassion. You know the kind … the studies you save in a (organized!) labelled folder … Read more
Bridging the Gaps in Ontario’s Mental Health Care System
By: Christina Crowe, RP If you or someone you love is stuck on a waitlist for mental health care in Ontario, you are not alone. The stories we hear every … Read more
Why You Feel Emotionally Numb and Stuck—And How to Start Healing
By: Kim Crossman, Psychotherapist-RSSW Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of daily life, but deep down, something feels off? You’re getting things done, handling responsibilities, even smiling … Read more
E89: Beyond the Waitlist: How Nurse Practitioners Are Redefining Mental Health Care at Dig A Little Deeper
Long wait times. Limited access. A mental health system struggling to keep up. But what if there was another way? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of … Read more
Loving Someone with a Mental Illness: A Guide for Partners
By: Erika Belledent, RP “I wonder if the sad I’d be without you, would be less than the sad I get from being with you.” – Tom, Succession, season 2 … Read more
Thriving Through the Seasons: Coping with Seasonal Depression and ADHD
By: Julia D’Addurno, RP Summer is ending and fall is approaching, signalling shifts in weather, light, and routine. The refreshing autumn air brings many exciting changes, but it can also … Read more