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EMDR: Healing Trauma Through the Eyes

At The Balance, we know there are two ways to access the mind: through the brain and through the body. Our treatment lives in this unique integration. One approach that stands out for its transformative effects is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is one of the many techniques we have in our toolbox […]

The Three Breathing Practices You Need to Calm Down (And Why)

Breath work is booming. Understandably so, as it affects us all day, every day. However, not all breathing techniques have the same effect on the body, and it’s essential to understand how different practices impact our nervous system. So we sat down with our meditation and mindfulness expert, David Cornwell, to discuss how the two […]

Personal Managers: How We Oversee Your Transformation

At The Balance, we know that healing is not just about the treatment—it’s about creating a deeply supporting, safe environment for clients to thrive. One key figure in this process is the role of the personal manager, a role unique to The Balance approach. This individual is integral to the therapeutic process. They provide round-the-clock […]

The Smoothie Served to Olympians

At The Balance, we believe that for true healing to happen we have to treat the whole person. This is why our approach incorporates both mental, physical, and emotional well-being. We know that the gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in mood, cognitive function, and overall mental health. That’s why we partner top doctors and […]

Your Trauma Stays in The Body – Here’s How We Get it Out

In the last decade, there has been a revolution in mental health treatment. With works like The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk and The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges, the research shows us that our experiences can live on inside of us long after they have happened. In order to properly […]

NeuroBiology: Our Approach and The Future of Mental Health Treatment

At The Balance, we believe that treating mental health and addiction is not just about addressing symptoms but understanding the root causes. Our approach is guided by the study of neurobiology, the science of how the brain and nervous system function. This understanding allows us to develop a personalized program that treats each client’s brain, […]

The Yogic Practices and Their Life-Changing Potential

Yoga is a time-honoured practice that has evolved over millennia. It’s taken different forms and been developed by a diverse range of practitioners across the globe. Today, there are many yogic practices that exist. Each bring their own distinct approach to connecting the mind, body and spirit. At The Balance, yoga is part of our […]

Mind, Body, Spirit: An Integrative Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment

The treatment of Eating Disorders is incredibly complex. These conditions can impact every aspect of one’s life: biologically, socially, and psychologically. We often find that these disordered eating patterns are trauma-related. That trauma can be abuse, neglect, or even early attachment issues. Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders. They […]

Meditation: What is it and What are the Types?

At The Balance, we champion the art of meditation in all of our treatment programs. We understand the power of being in touch with one’s self: on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. The way we practice meditation is deeply personal, and can be attuned to our lifestyle and value systems. It has historic roots, […]

Eating Disorders in Athletes: Here’s What you Need to Know

Athletes are often seen as the epitome of health and fitness, but many struggle with serious health issues beneath the surface. One of the most concerning is the prevalence of eating disorders, which affect about 20% of athletes, with the majority remaining undiagnosed. The relentless pursuit of peak performance and ideal body composition can push […]

Black Mental Health

Several causes of mental health problems in the African American community have been identified.

Why Sleep is the First Step in the Healing Process

Sleeping is essential to our survival. Without it, our brains and bodies cannot function optimally. While we might think of sleep as a time when we shut down and recharge, the truth is far more complex. During those precious hours of rest, our bodies and minds are anything but inactive. How we sleep often determines […]

An Alcoholics Guide to Recovery

The effects of alcoholism can be devastating. Recovery is a deeply personal journey. At The Balance, we take our time to understand each individual who comes to us. We build our program around your lifestyle; we adapt in real-time. There is no other luxury rehab centre in the world that does this better than we […]

How To Stay Mindful in The Workplace

We were not built to sit in front of screens and live sedentary lifestyles. This evolution is relatively recent. Only in the last twenty years have we seen our daily lives become this way. These changes have brought both positive and negative effects. In today’s world, it is very easy to get overwhelmed and distracted […]

How to Stage an Intervention: Our Expert Insights

When a loved one is struggling with an addiction, staging an intervention can be the thing that saves their life. But it’s not an easy thing to do. It’s crucial to meticulously plan every step: before, during, and after. If not done correctly, an intervention can exacerbate the situation and isolate the addict further. There […]

How To Deal With Financial Stress

Financial issues typically affect the entire family, and seeking the aid of your loved ones might be important to turn things around

Unlocking the Feel-Good Vibes: How to Increase Oxytocin Naturally

Oxytocin is a natural hormone and neurotransmitter synthesized in the hypothalamus of the brain. [1]

Our Top 10 Favourite Supplements for Mental Health

There is no supplement that will save your life. Even though the world will sometimes have you believe so. The best way to take supplements is off the back of an in-depth blood test that can detail where you are deficient, or if you have too much of something as is the case in hypervitaminosis […]

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) or the emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) measures one’s ability to experience, understand, and effectively regulate his or her emotions and those of others.

How to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder: Our Tips

Bipolar Disorder affects millions of people around the world. It also affects the millions of people around those individuals. It can be a challenge to know how to best support a loved one with the diagnosis. The highs and lows can strain even the strongest of relationships. This Bipolar Awareness Day, we sat down with […]

Personality Disorders: Understanding Them and Our Unique Approach

Personality Disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours – often leading to serious impact in a person’s personal and social life. These disorders develop as a means of coping with early life, often linked to trauma or neglect. It shows up in interactions with friends, family, colleagues, and […]

Mathew Perry Addiction

Perry faced a lot of personal problems while he was young, like his parents’ divorce and his addiction problems.

Sleep Disorders: Identifying Them & Our Unique Approach

Sleep disorders are one of the most common issues in the world today, with 1/3rd of the population suffering with one. Without healthy sleep, our bodies and minds cannot function. Sleep is what allows us to recover from the day, support cognitive function, and maintain a healthy emotional balance. Good sleep is not just about […]

Understanding and Treating Trauma & PTSD

Trauma can be caused by any overwhelming experience that threatens or causes harm, either physical or emotional

How Stress Affects the Body

Stress is the body’s response to any demand or threat. When you perceive a situation as challenging or dangerous, your body undergoes a series of biochemical and physiological changes, known as the stress response

OCD: Common Misconceptions & Our Unique Approach

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, yet it is often misunderstood. It is estimated that 2% of the global condition is living with this condition, with 9 out of 10 experiencing a co-occurring disorder. In film and television, we often see it displayed as an insatiable desire for […]

Bipolar Disorder: Common Misconceptions & Our Unique Approach

Bipolar Disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It is estimated that every 1 out of a 100 people have bipolar disorder.

Why Do Rich People Commit Suicide

Shockingly, recent statistics reveal a concerning trend, with a notable percentage of affluent individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.

Pete Davidson’s Recent Car Crash

Davidson’s reckless driving is a serious matter, especially given his celebrity status. He has a history of multiple mental health issues for which he sought rehab on more than one occasion

Screen Time and Mental Health

Too much screen use can send a person into sensory overload, making them mentally exhausted and struggling to focus

Justin Bieber Addiction

Justin Bieber had his share of struggles with addiction as with many other celebrities from the music and film industry

Britney Spears On Drugs

Britney Spears’ battle with drug addiction has been a major part of her public persona for many years.

Bam Margera Addiction

Margera’s problems with alcohol have been well-documented, both in the media and in his films. He has been arrested multiple times for drunk driving and has been to rehab several times in an attempt to get sober.

Pete Davidson Drugs Abuse And Mental Health Issues

As per the data available and the information disclosed by Pete Davidson himself through social media and TV interviews, Pete Davidson has suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and PTSD due to childhood trauma.

What Drugs Killed Michael Jackson

Jackson’s longtime video producer, Marc Schaffel, stated that the superstar had used propofol, sertraline (an antidepressant), and alprazolam (an anti-anxiety medication)

Amber Heard Personality Disorders

The allegations of Amber Heard suffering from BPD and HPD come from Shannon Curry, a forensic psychologist that Depp’s legal team hired

Sudden Wealth Syndrome

When we are unfamiliar with riches, it might be difficult to accept the notion that we ‘deserve’ them. Consequently, guilt is a prevalent symptom of SWS

How do Insecurities Impact Mental health

Insecurities are associated with societal demands which might or might not be real, as well as norms set by our friends, family, and peers. When we start comparing ourselves to others and experience feelings of inferiority, we develop insecurities. These happen when we suffer a negative consequence for being different from other people or when we perceive we […]

5 Stages of Mental Health Recovery

For people who have not yet resolved their mental health issues, recovery can be a difficult and frightening process. Recovery, on the other hand, is something that can be done down to the minute with professional guidance.

Sober Celebrities

Amidst these rising trends, there is hope for a better world, especially with an increasing number of celebrities turning to sobriety and abstinence with every passing year.

Zac Efron

Zac Efron has spent much of his life in the public eye, but with money and fame comes an onslaught of media for everything a celebrity does, and Zac was no exception. And he overcame many obstacles

Why is Mental Health Important

Surveys suggest that one in every five adults in the United States experiences a mental population. This means that approximately 43.8 million people in America alone struggle to get through life daily with poor mental health. The presence of sound mental health is critical for leading a happier and healthier life. Despite being ignored by […]

Marisa Peer

Marisa Peer (born April 12, 1957) is a British therapist, renowned speaker, best-selling author, transformational leader, and the founder of the ‘I Am Enough’ movement.

How to Build Resilience

resilience refers to coping with setbacks and recovering from them. People who tend to remain calm and relaxed in the face of disaster are said to be resilient

Journaling for Mental Health

Once you start journaling for mental health regularly, you may start noticing a reduction in stress as your mind learns to process your emotions more healthily.

World Mental Health Day

The theme for World Mental Health Day is “mental health in an unequal world,” which highlights the inequalities among people that come in the way of addressing mental health problems. As highlighted by the World Federation for Mental Health, these inequalities are with respect to gender, race, ethnicity, financial income, and sexual orientation.

Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Since the evolution of life, pandemics and humans have been going hand in hand with each other. Different kinds of pandemics found from time to time drastically affect people’s mental and bodily health. The recent pandemic that is COVID-19 is also miserably impacting people’s physical and psychic well-being. The severe effects of a pandemic on […]

Activities for Mental Health

Mental health counts our social, psychological, and emotional welfare. Mental health is a crucial thing in every person’s life, from childhood to adolescence and adulthood.

The Tainted Hearts: Growing Up Rich

A heart of a child is always so innocent and pure. It starts uncolored and untainted and then
slowly gets filled in as the individual grows up. Some hearts grow happy and colorful, while others grow heavy and tainted. It seems that the more money and richness a family has, the more neglected the kids are.

The Wandering Beyond: Paracelsus

Paracelsus was the father of toxicology; use of minerals and chemicals in medicine, and was interested in both physical and mental health. He worked closely with patients and hated how doctors would put distance between them and people who asked for help.

The Immortal Psyche: Carl Jung

Someone’s creations, ideas and discoveries outlast their physical presence, making their influence immortal. Almost half a decade later, Carl Jung’s interpretations of the human psyche and analytical psychology are still influential to this day.