Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Candidate The reality of mental exhaustion Ever find yourself at the end of a long, stressful day, so tired you can’t even think? Do you ever find yourself so overwhelmed that even the simplest task feels like a monumental challenge? Mental exhaustion can present itself in many forms, including fatigue,…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate As we approach the weekend, it’s a good time to sit back and reflect on your week; looking at both the ups and the downs. It’s important to take a day or two just to step away from your responsibilities, although sometimes it may feel like you can’t. Whether you’re a student,…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD Candidate Do you find yourself super energetic, ready to conquer the world, and more motivated to do anything and everything as soon as summer hits? But when winter rolls around, do you suddenly get the idea of spending more time at home, and less time out and about, almost like your mood…
Choi Chung, RPh, BScPharm Most people in Canada are considered vitamin D deficient given the long winters. Deficiency is associated with certain bone conditions, certain forms of cancer, heart disease, and mental health related conditions1,2,3,4. The amount of vitamin D you should get can vary anywhere from 400 IU to 1000 IU based off of…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate We hope that you had the opportunity to read our posts throughout the day, and we hope that they gave you a chance to self-reflect. The reality of it is, feeling emotionally or mentally unwell is a fundamental part of the human experience, especially during difficult or trying times. As strong…
Aaron Chy, BSc, BSc Pharm/PharmD. Candidate The signs are often subtle, and may go unnoticed as we carry on with our daily routine. It could be anyone; a friend, family member, or a co-worker who may just not be acting their usual self. Maybe you’re concerned; they seem sleep deprived, could be missing meals, and…
Aaron Chy, BSc, BSc Pharm/PharmD. Candidate Mental Vs. Physical Health Let’s face it, nobody wants to feel sick. Whenever we feel unwell we’re always quick to look for a solution; we seek out medical advice, purchase medications, and maybe take a few days off work. We take time, rest and generally do everything we can…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate “You need to stop working so much” or “You never make any time for yourself”, I’m sure we’ve each heard one or the other before. Seriously though, have you ever wondered to yourself, where does my day go? Why can’t we rewrite the hands of time and put in an extra…
Choi Chung, BScPharm, RPh Suddenly, things just don’t feel like they used to. We begin to experience this feeling of sadness that we just can’t seem to shake off. Things that used to bring us happiness now begin to feel like another chore. We start feeling more irritated than we normally are and we begin…
Choi Chung, RPh, BScPharm Depression.. It’s something the majority of us have felt at some point in our lives. We have a clear understanding of the benefits that medication therapy and counseling offers, but many people simply can’t afford to see a psychologist. What’s more is that many still avoid seeking counseling due to the…
