The special bond between sisters is more important than you may think
When I have a problem, the first person I want to reach out to is my sister. She knows how to reduce my anxiety and stop me from being upset like…Continue Reading →
Refuge from trauma
Millions of people have left their homes because of war, conflicts and political violence in the past few decades. They seek refuge in neighbouring or Western countries whose language and…Continue Reading →
The shortfalls of UMLAP and what needs to be done to support students
Depressed, fatigued and unable to get out of bed to eat — for a while, this has been Chloe. Thankfully, she doesn’t have class. Last month she would have a…Continue Reading →
7 tips to turn self-criticism into self-compassion
During a dark time in my life, I stood in front of the bathroom sink, staring at a mirror full of sticky notes. My therapist at the time told me…Continue Reading →
Alone in a crowd: On the absence of love
There was a deadly silence in my university dormitory; an unpleasant feeling crept into my mind. It was as if nobody was around me. Most of my housemates had either…Continue Reading →
Holding on to love as memories fade
Brittany thinks she was in high school when her grandfather started experiencing dementia, but after his wife died, his dementia flared. Brittany’s mother was his primary caregiver, but he still…Continue Reading →
Why we all struggle to be strong independent women that don’t need no men
Ding. No one can deny the euphoria of getting a text from that special someone. Ding. That cheesy smile creeps onto your oblivious face. Ding. Ding. Ding. The phone lights…Continue Reading →
Responding to stigma with self-love
This is a selfish article. It’s about me, because I urge you to think about you. Self-love runs through the veins of every break-up song. But why does it take…Continue Reading →
Can money buy mental health?
Consider wandering through a relatively poor community in the Western world. Stereotypically, these regions have high crime rates, higher rates of drug use and lower levels of physical health. Growing…Continue Reading →
Should cannabis be used to treat mental illness?
Recreational, private use of federally licensed cannabis is scheduled to be legal in Canada as of Oct. 17, 2018. According to Statistics Canada, marijuana use is highest in individuals that…Continue Reading →