The latest interest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada is set for this week. Economists are predicting an increase in the key policy rate by three-quarters of a percentage point in an effort to slow down inflation. How does inflation impact mental health?
Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.
Dr. Sirota appeared on the Trench Leadership podcast with host Simon Kardynal. She dicussed how practicing the concept of Ruthless Compassion leaders to kinder leaders. Click here link to listen.
Do you ever sit there on your phone or computer, scrolling through social media and getting more depressed by the moment by what you see happening in the world? It’s a phenomenon called “doomscrolling,” and it’s an unhealthy habit we should try to break. Psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota joins John to explain what is it, how it affects us psychologically, and how can we avoid it and reduce our social media use. How do you limit your social media use?
Doomscrolling the war in Ukraine could be causing added stress and causing vicarious trauma for some.
Dr. Marcia Sirota, author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon to discuss doomscrolling, vicarious trauma, and tips to help you stay informed while being mindful of your mental health.
First COVID-19, now war in Ukraine. How can Canadians cope with the stress of two major events back-to-back? How are young people, Gen Z specifically, handling it?
Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.