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Protecting your Mental Health During COVID-19
Posted on: Saturday, April 4th, 2020Have you been worried or apprehensive about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic? You are certainly not alone. With World Health Day being April 7th, we want to help you keep your health, and specifically mental health, strong. The constant news about this pandemic has been very overwhelming and disturbing to everyone across the […]
11+One Habits to Maintain your Mental Health in a COVID-19 World
Posted on: Saturday, March 21st, 2020The world has already changed, at least our personal world has, a lot is different for us and our family. Many of us are now working from home and are having to share the same kitchen table with the kids doing their homework or the crafts that we made up for them last night while […]
Stand Together to Fight for Women’s Rights
Posted on: Saturday, March 7th, 2020In recognition of International Women’s Day, it is important to take note of the inequality occurring in society; this includes the inequality in payment at work for women. It is estimated that women earn $0.77 for every $1 that is earned by men for the same jobs. This may not seem significant, but it […]
Combat the Mental Health Barriers for Black Canadians
Posted on: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020It’s Black History Month and it is time to recognize the lives of Black Canadians and their resiliency. According to a study, African Americans are 10% more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness and/or experience mental health issues. And why is this significant? The reason is that every individual deserves to have their […]
The Importance of Appreciating Teachers
Posted on: Saturday, February 8th, 2020Teachers play a very important role in society, communities, and more importantly on children and youth that they are surrounded with. Their role in the community is a very challenging and draining one, as they have the responsibility of helping youth learn, develop, and transition into their new generation. Teachers make positive impacts on their […]
Enjoy Valentine’s Day—without the Dread and Anxiety
Posted on: Saturday, February 1st, 2020Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and with it, people experience many mixed emotions regardless of whether or not they are in a relationship. It is common for people to feel sad, anxious, and/or lonely for a variety of reasons in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. Maybe you are single or in a relationship that […]
How Long Can You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions This Year?
Posted on: Saturday, January 4th, 2020‘Tis the season for new years resolutions, which means the season of breaking new years resolutions will be upon us. Goal setting is a great way to enhance someone’s overall quality of life, but it is a somewhat formulated process that is easy to follow in order to properly make New Year’s resolutions and to […]
Experiencing Some Financial Stress This Holiday?
Posted on: Sunday, December 22nd, 2019The well-awaited winter holidays are here: time with friends and family, partaking in festivities, and of course, gift shopping. Some can find this an easy extension to their holiday to-do list, others may find it stressful as they don’t know what to buy for their friends and family, and other times – they are spending […]
Are your medications getting in the way of your sex life?
Posted on: Saturday, December 7th, 2019In light of international AIDS day that passed on December 1st, let’s bring light to sexual health and its relationship to mental health. While it may seem obvious to some, it should be noted that mental health and sexual health have a mutual relationship with one another. This should not be mistaken with a philosophy […]
Let’s End the Stigma on Violence Against Women
Posted on: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019November 25th is International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, and in light of this, it’s important to think about signs of whether you or a loved one may be in a toxic or abusive relationship. Violence comes not only in physical forms but psychological as well, which can go unnoticed more often than […]