What is Anxiety?

How exercising thoughts and practicing relaxation can improve mental wellbeing

Most of us will experience symptoms of anxiety during our lifetime. Classified as a common mental disorder, anxiety affects about 90% of the population at some point in life. According to a recent Mental Health Research Canada poll, majority of Canadians experienced increased levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, with half of the individuals reporting moderate to severe anxiety levels. This is significant because it means we are failing to prevent common mental…