Saron Desta, Author at The Health Insider

Saron Desta

3 posts

Saron is an active volunteer in her community, advocating for the rights of marginalised populations through an intersectional lens. She is a recent BHSc graduate and is currently pursuing her BScN at McMaster University. Along with promoting justice-based approaches in healthcare, she aims to provide proactive allyship and support to Black, Indigenous, and racialized women in the professional workplace. She is currently learning how to play guitar and enjoys watching and performing in musicals.

M Mental Health

9 minute read

Anxiety Therapy 101: A Guide to Understanding Your Options

2023-05-03

Treatment for anxiety comes in many forms, and depending on the type and severity of anxiety, people may need to leverage different strategies simultaneously.

R Resources & Tools

16 minute read

Navigating Cancer Support: Essential Resources for Patients and Families

2023-04-13

Cancer support groups and resources are essential for greater wellbeing and quality of life.

M Mental Health

8 minute read

Truths and Myths of the 11 Anxiety Disorders

2023-04-05

Did you know there are 11 types of anxiety disorders? Learn more about each one, symptoms and myths.

Saron Desta

Anxiety Therapy 101: A Guide to Understanding Your Options

Navigating Cancer Support: Essential Resources for Patients and Families

Truths and Myths of the 11 Anxiety Disorders

Confronting the Silence Around Dementia: Why Not Knowing Isn’t a Strategy

The Mood Menu: How Your Plate Shapes Your Mind

Health Canada Authorizes First 8-Week Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C

The 7-Day Reset: A Social Media Break Can Transform Your Mental Health

The Science of Sweat: How Saunas Boost Heart & Brain Health

There’s a Reason Your Voice May Not Be As Clear as it Can Be

Leftovers Safety: Store & Reheat Like a Pro

Guilt-Free Indulgence for the Holidays. This is How it’s Done.