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Virtual healing: How VR is being used to treat mental illness
The Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing spurred researchers to investigate VR’s efficacy in treating mental illnesses and maintaining mental wellbeing.

Hema Ramnarine October 17, 2022October 19, 2022

In a study released in April of 2022 by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored…

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Mental illness to become a reason for medically assisted death in Canada
Psychiatry faculty at U of T divided on Supreme Court’s new decision to revise MAiD regulations.

Hema Ramnarine October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

In March of 2023, Canadian regulations surrounding euthanasia will allow people who suffer solely from mental illness to apply for…

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“Doomscrolling” is slowly eroding our mental health
The phenomenon of doomscrolling reinforces pessimism and increases levels of stress.

Angelina Jaya Siew October 17, 2022November 27, 2022

As the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, individuals turned to the Internet to find positive news. However, they were exposed to a…

Zero Hour

Zero Hour: Conflict in Iran intensifies as police forces crackdown on protests

Larry Lau October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

On September 16, 2022, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died in police custody in the Iranian capital of…

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A single faced coin—the mutual relationship of chronic illness and depression
Poor mobility, grim outlooks, and anxiety over treatments serve to introduce and reinforce depressive disorders in patients with chronic illness.

Sukaina Rizvi October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

A 2019 study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that patients afflicted by chronic physical and…

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Students face challenging mental health obstacles post Covid-19
Anxiety, isolation, and helplessness plagued post-secondary students during the pandemic, while lingering fear of the virus and uncertainty about the future takes the spotlight post Covid-19.

Sena Yurt October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Last names have been omitted to protect anonymity. During the height of the pandemic, Ontario universities implemented remote learning as…

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Canada to introduce a suicide crisis line November 2023 to address mental health crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in suicidal ideation among Canadian adults, highlighting the need for more mental health support and resources in the nation.

Razia Saleh October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

On August 31, 2022, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will be using 9-8-8 as an…

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The World Health Organization advocates for a worldwide reform of mental health support
WHO reports mental disorders are the leading cause of disability and urges countries to accelerate plans to eliminate stigma towards mental illnesses.

Kirsty MacLellan October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

In June 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its largest mental health review since 2000. The review revealed that…

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The city of Mississauga showcases resilience against climate change through “We Are Resilient” exhibit
The outdoor exhibition educates the residents of Mississauga on climate action and celebrates local environmental conservation efforts.

Emily Rogers October 3, 2022November 27, 2022

By definition, ecological resilience refers to a community’s ability to withstand and recover from environmental challenges. This concept is vital…

Locked on Leafs

Locked on Leafs: Defensive Depth

Omar Khan October 3, 2022November 27, 2022

With training camp and the pre-season underway, several Leafs players risk getting injured as they compete to claim a spot…

Sports

It can be as professional or as grassroots as you want: a perspective on esports
The University of Toronto Mississauga Esports Club offers non-athletic students an outlet for their competitive energy.

Mikael Syed October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Esports, an abbreviation for electronic sports, are organized competitions based on multi-player video games. The first recorded instance of esports…

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UTM Fitness Supervisor inducted into the U of T Sports Hall of Fame
Andrew Bellerby, Recreation and Fitness Supervisor at the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre, will forever be a part of U of T history.

Bilal Siddiqui October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Andrew Bellerby recalls the moment when U of T’s 1995 lightweight men’s eight rowing team crossed the finish line to…

Arts

An entertaining commute with A More Beautiful Journey
The new app creates ties between Torontonian commuters, artists, and the city they share.

Maja Tingchaleun October 3, 2022January 25, 2023

A More Beautiful Journey (AMBJ) was released in celebration of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) 100th anniversary. As a long-time…

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Disney’s unique position in the streaming wars
How Disney+ uses its catalogue of nostalgic shows and familiar films to maintain subscriptions and attract new viewers.

Aidan Thompson October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

From its release on November 12, 2019, Disney+ has been a streaming service that uses nostalgia to attract viewers. Whether…

The M's Playlist

The M’s Playlist: Sad Girl September with Liz

Elizabeth Provost October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

As I enter my final year of undergrad, September has marked the inauguration of “sad girl autumn.” This new term…

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