How the Arts Help Emotional Expression and Mental Health in Youth
Engaging in the arts can help youth express and navigate their emotions, as well as help with their mental health. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 70 per […]
The Importance of Utilizing Mental Health Services on Campus: Post-Secondary and the Archetype of the Depressed College Student
As the leaves begin to wilt into shades of amber and brown, we’ve found ourselves at the start of another school year. For some of us, this will be a […]
Degrassi: The Next Generation Marks 20 Years of “Pride”
Many Canadians have likely heard of the iconic youth drama series Degrassi. Beginning as The Kids of Degrassi Street in 1978, Degrassi transitioned into telling the stories of high school teens. […]
Transphobia in Canada: A look into the issue, and what must be done.
By Avreet Jagdev Transphobia is a term that refers to discrimination against transgender and gender-queer people. At the core, it is rooted in a rejection of transgender identity, and refusing […]
Strategies for Coping with Social Anxiety When You Find It Overwhelming: What You Can Do Before You Even Go Outside
Having social anxiety can be difficult. Within the past three years in particular, discussions about it have increased because COVID-19 has resulted in people staying at home much more than […]
How the pandemic changed me.
Content Warning: Domestic Violence and Mental Health Looking back on the last four years, I realize how much about me and my life has changed because of the pandemic. […]
