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Understanding the 'Sunday Scaries': How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety Before the Week Starts | Modern Mind Therapy
The “Sunday Scaries” are that wave of anxiety and dread that hits as the weekend ends. Learn why they happen, how they relate to stress and anxiety, and practical ways to ease your mind before Monday so you can start the week feeling grounded and in control.

Mackenzie Fournier
Oct 295 min read


Why Anxiety and Eating Disorders Often Go Hand-in-Hand — and How Online Therapy in Ottawa Ontario Can Help
Anxiety and eating disorders often go hand-in-hand, creating a cycle of control, worry, and self-criticism. This post explores why these struggles are so intertwined — and how online therapy from Ottawa can help you find calm, confidence, and balance, no matter where you are in Ontario.

Mackenzie Fournier
Oct 194 min read


Mental Health Tips for Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety
Back-to-school season is often painted as exciting and fresh—but for many kids, teens, college students, and even parents, it also brings back-to-school anxiety.

Mackenzie Fournier
Aug 193 min read


What to Do When You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food
If you find yourself constantly thinking about food—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat—you’re not alone.

Mackenzie Fournier
Jul 203 min read


Reframing Success: It’s Not About Luck—It’s About Your Abilities, Competency, and Execution
While luck may play a small role in opening doors, it is what you do once the door is open that truly shapes your success.

Mackenzie Fournier
Mar 304 min read


Managing Panic Attacks: Effective Therapy Techniques That Work
If you’ve ever tried to push away panic or anxiety, you know it can backfire. The more you fight the feeling, the more intense it becomes.

Mackenzie Fournier
Feb 175 min read


Mastering Emotion Regulation: A Guide to Managing Emotions
Emotional regulation—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions—is a critical skill for mental health and well-being.

Mackenzie Fournier
Feb 115 min read


Stop Trying to Control Your Anxiety
Here’s why you should stop trying to control your anxiety—and what you can do instead to start living fully, even with anxiety by your side.

Mackenzie Fournier
Jan 135 min read


Why It’s Time to Reject Diet Culture
Let’s break down why diet culture is harmful, why diets don't work, and how they can lead to disordered eating and other long-term issues.

Mackenzie Fournier
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Behind the Mask: Managing High-Functioning Anxiety
High-functioning anxiety is tricky. It hides behind a mask of productivity, accomplishment, and an outward appearance of control.

Mackenzie Fournier
Dec 15, 20244 min read


The Hidden Layers of Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s a word we hear often, but how many of us truly understand what it means to live with it?

Mackenzie Fournier
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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