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The Unexpected Mental Health Challenges of Veterinarians

Samantha Greenwood — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:27:33 +0000

Veterinarians are professionals holding Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees who are responsible for the diagnosis and medical treatment of animals. While many people think of veterinarians as the doctors who see our cats and dogs for treatment and checkups, these professionals also hold valuable roles in research, agriculture, and public health sectors. There is significant […]

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What No One tells You About Expanding a Virtual Mental Health Practice Across Jurisdictions: The Complete Guide to Everything You Should Consider

Dr. Jaleh Shahin — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:36:27 +0000

Since the pandemic, mental health providers from across the country have had to quickly transition and adapt to providing virtual mental health services. If you find yourself enthusiastically considering to expand your virtual mental health practice outside of your local jurisdiction, make sure you read this article in its entirety and consider it a cautionary […]

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How to curb anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jaleh Shahin — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:21:46 +0000

If you’ve found yourself feeling worried or anxious about your health, the health of loved ones, finances, work, your children’s education and more during the Covid-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Experiencing anxiety and worry in uncertain times is normal. In fact, intense anxiety and/or fear is an adaptive response that has helped our species survive […]

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Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Dr. Jaleh Shahin — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:20:24 +0000

Anxiety can be a common experience among new parents. Some anxiety is normal and as long as it is not impairing your functioning and is short-lived, it is nothing to be alarmed by. Anxiety disorders on the other hand are ongoing, and they interfere with your quality of life and your functioning. Maternal mental health […]

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Navigating Intimacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jaleh Shahin — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:14:02 +0000

With the emphasis on physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are adapting to new ways of working, socializing and connecting. In the recent weeks, I have received many questions about intimacy, dating and sex. Whether you find yourself spending a lot more time with your partner, or you’re single and would like to explore […]

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Why We Need to Talk About Psychology in Primary Care

Dr. Jaleh Shahin — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:11:31 +0000

My first exposure to a primary care clinic as a psychology graduate trainee happened by accident. I was looking for volunteer opportunities and stumbled across a student-run interdisciplinary medical clinic that was serving the inner-city youth of Edmonton. It was through that experience that I progressively learned more about primary care settings and working collaboratively […]

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