What Are Behavioural Addictions? Behavioural addictions involve repeated actions that feel difficult to control, even when they begin to cause harm. These behaviours often start as ways to cope with stress, emotional pain, loneliness, or overwhelming life circumstances. Common forms of behavioural addiction include: Gambling Internet or online gaming Compulsive spending or shopping Pornography use Sex addiction Love addiction If this sounds familiar, you are not alone — and help is available...

Persons with gambling addiction do not look like what we imagine. They could be professionals, parents, and partners—people who have regular day jobs and families.  But beneath all these is a person who is struggling with a secret. Gambling addiction often takes root not in recklessness, but in moments of stress, loneliness, or vulnerability. Sam  (not his real name) was one such individual. He shares his story in the hope that others may find courage to seek help but more so that no one...

A new year doesn’t mean you have to become a new person. It can simply be an invitation to pause, to breathe and to begin again, gently. For some, the past year has been heavy. For them, the future feels uncertain. But that’s okay. A new year doesn’t require big resolutions or perfect plans. Sometimes, it is just a time for us to take a moment to pause and reflect on a new or next step for ourselves. Choosing hope can be as simple as taking that one small step forward towards healing, towards...