Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores brisk awakening and evening wind-down strategies to help clients improve sleep. Learn how waking quickly reduces sleep inertia in depression and insomnia, and discover effective techniques to support restful nights and energized mornings for better mental health.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores image rehearsal therapy for nightmares. Learn how nightmares affect those with psychiatric disorders, understand nightmare disorder, and discover practical strategies to help patients regain control over their dreams and improve sleep quality and overall mental health.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores depressive rumination. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of ruminative thinking, and discover how Rumination-Focused CBT can help clients break the cycle of negative thoughts, promoting greater recovery, improved mood, and long-term resilience in depression.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he unravels the complexities of mood disorders. Explore the difference between moods and emotions, understand homeostasis, and discover how these disorders affect judgment, cognition, and perception. Gain insights into therapeutic approaches and practical implications for treatment in this illuminating session.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores the mood disorder of depression, examining its causes and the role of stress. See how depression manifests in real life and gain practical therapeutic strategies for supporting clients in therapy, offering insight and guidance for meaningful mental health intervention.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores the dawn simulator, a therapy device that works while you sleep. Learn how it can improve depression, reduce sleep inertia, and support healthier mornings, offering a practical, science-backed tool for enhancing mood and sleep quality.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores how exercise combats depression and boosts cognitive function. Learn why brisk walking is recommended for clients and discover practical strategies to help patients incorporate movement into their daily lives for improved mood, brain health, and overall well-being.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores how to stop ruminating and break free from the cycle of depressive thoughts. Learn five practical strategies that clients can use, and discover how these approaches can be applied effectively in therapy to support lasting mental wellness.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores mania and hypomania, describing what these high-energy states feel like. Learn to distinguish between hypomania and mania, and discover practical strategies for identifying these states in patients, equipping mental health professionals with insights for accurate assessment and effective support.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores dark therapy for bipolar disorder and depression. Learn how reducing light exposure can treat mania, and discover practical ways patients can use virtual dark therapy at home to regulate mood and support mental health.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores behavioural activation for depression. Learn what this evidence-based approach is, and discover practical strategies to help clients re-engage with meaningful activities, boost mood, and overcome the withdrawal and inactivity often associated with depression.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he introduces the groundbreaking “antidepressant diet” for depression. Explore research-backed results showing how dietary changes can reduce depressive symptoms, and get an overview of the diet and what will be covered in upcoming sessions, offering a fresh, practical approach to mental wellness.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores mixed states, a complex type of mood. Learn how these states differ from depression, mania, and hypomania, understand their symptoms, and discover why they carry higher risks of suicide and substance use, equipping clinicians with crucial insights for patient care.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he shares six practical tips for better sleep. Learn sleep hygiene strategies and how to integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) with patients, providing actionable tools to improve sleep quality, enhance mood, and support overall mental well-being.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores how to help clients begin behaviour change in behavioural activation therapy. Learn strategies to increase motivation, reduce avoidant behaviours, and guide clients toward meaningful actions that improve mood, engagement, and overall recovery from depression.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores the antidepressant diet, highlighting foods clients can enjoy in abundance. Learn how to simplify the diet, motivate clients, and understand the benefits of specific food groups for reducing depressive symptoms, providing practical guidance for therapy and everyday life.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores social rhythm therapy for bipolar disorder and depression. Learn how circadian rhythms, daily events, and stress influence mood, and discover four key daily activities patients can use to reset their biological clock and support emotional stability.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). Learn how this specialized therapy improves sleep, supports mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, and discover practical techniques to help patients overcome insomnia and enhance overall mental and physical well-being.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores strategies for working with clients who don’t complete therapy assignments. Learn how to understand common barriers, address resistance, and implement practical approaches that keep clients engaged, motivated, and progressing toward meaningful therapeutic goals.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores foods to enjoy in moderation on the antidepressant diet. Learn about four key food categories, their effects on mood, and practical strategies to guide clients toward balanced eating for improved mental wellness.

Join Dr. Chris Aiken as he explores foods to avoid on the antidepressant diet. Learn which foods offer little benefit or may cause harm, and understand the reasons behind these recommendations, equipping clients and clinicians with practical guidance for supporting mood and mental wellness.