VOLUME 49, ISSUE 6 — Mental Health Awareness (October 17, 2022)
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.
In June 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its largest mental health review since 2000. The review revealed that…
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.
On August 31, 2022, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will be using 9-8-8 as an…
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.
Last names have been omitted to protect anonymity. During the height of the pandemic, Ontario universities implemented remote learning as…
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.
A 2019 study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that patients afflicted by chronic physical and…
Zero Hour: Conflict in Iran intensifies as police forces crackdown on protests
On September 16, 2022, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died in police custody in the Iranian capital of…
“Doomscrolling” is slowly eroding our mental health
The phenomenon of doomscrolling reinforces pessimism and increases levels of stress.
As the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, individuals turned to the Internet to find positive news. However, they were exposed to a…
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.
In March of 2023, Canadian regulations surrounding euthanasia will allow people who suffer solely from mental illness to apply for…
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.
In a study released in April of 2022 by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored…
Editorial: Mental health support is a form of health care
There should never be wait times associated with accessing proper mental health resources.
Reaching out for mental health resources can be an intimidating experience, and that’s perfectly normal—everyone moves at their own pace,…
Clubs on campus are disappearing
Dear Covid-19, please give us our clubs back.
The first week of our semester whispered isolation. There were no clubs advocating for members as if students were depressed…
Social media burnout is more common than you think
What it is, how to spot it, and ways to prevent it.
Working with social media is often seen as glamourous, easy, and nothing more than just making fun TikTok videos or…
Changing Leaves: Fake it ‘till you make it
Over the last two years, I’ve been told that I “seem really put together,” and the truth is, I’m not….
The dark side of being an international student
Being an international student brings a lot more than just new faces, places, and opportunities.
Leaving home and moving to university is highly anticipated. We think about this moment for months, years even‚ and imagine…
Students with disabilities failed by Ontario’s Education System
Universities knowingly lack accessible resources for students with disabilities.
The year was 2018. I was in my first year of my undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario…
How I broke up with Jack Daniels
A story of sobriety that doesn’t involve rehab, police, or overdoses.
In 2021, alcohol killed more people in the United States than drugs did at the peak of the opioid epidemic….
Lonely in a crowded room
A room full of people, and I’m trapped in the middle.
Loneliness is often viewed as this state of being physically alone. For me, loneliness is being surrounded by people that…
“Everywhere is loud and everything is a blur”
What university feels like for a student with ADHD as she navigates her studies and friendships.
Imagine you have a quiz on Friday and decide to prepare for it in advance. But every time you sit…
U of T lecturer Taryn Grieder on self-perception, eating disorders, and disassociation
Grieder discusses how we develop these disorders and how we can prevent them from getting worse.
Globally, one in eight individuals struggle with mental health illnesses. In Canada, this ratio is greater—one in four young adults…
Advice for young daters: Managing relationships and sex
Research from the RAWLab at UTM reveals important findings that can help you navigate today’s dating world.
In today’s world of online dating and casual sex, relationships are more complicated than ever. Many of us come into…
“Checking in” with ourselves before it’s too late
UTM psychology professor Norman Farb on surviving midterm season and prioritizing self-care.
With the lack of sunlight and 60-degree grades of midterms season arriving, many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga…
Lecture Me! On Demonic Infestations in 17th century Québec
Professor Mairi Cowan explores how society’s understanding of demonic possession has changed over time.
In the Autumn of 1660, residents in and around Québec reported strange sightings. “A man enveloped in flames and a…
Vincent van Gogh: An art prodigy with a missing ear
An analysis of van Gogh’s paintings, his writing, and his struggles with mental illness.
During the early hours of December 24, 1888, a man toppled into the Hôtel-Dieu, a hospital in Arles, France. He…
Rupi Kaur’s latest collection prompts personal healing
Through empowering words and personalized exercises, Kaur’s Healing Through Words allows readers to reflect on difficult emotions.
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian author known for her graceful yet minimalistic poetry style. Her most recent book, Healing Through…
Mustafa the Poet—songs of pain and love
Exploring how the Toronto-based artist shares his grief through music and poetry.
Mustafa, also known as Mustafa the Poet, is a Sudanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and filmmaker from Toronto. At only twelve-years-old,…
A breathtaking representation of society in A Clockwork Orange
This 1971 classic unpacks psychological themes that leave significant impacts on today’s viewers.
Spoiler warning: this article mentions detailed plot points from A Clockwork Orange. Released in 1971, and based on Anthony Burgess’…
How Stranger Things uses complex characters to explore mental illness
From blood-thirsty monsters to a group of teenagers trying to save their town, the Duffer Brothers will surprise you with their complicated world of the “Upside Down.”
Spoiler alert: This article discusses scenes from Stranger Things. If you didn’t spend this past summer binge-watching Netflix’s Stranger Things,…
Blonde—a repulsive depiction of Marilyn Monroe’s legacy
Andrew Dominik’s latest biopic portrays one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars with disgrace.
TW: Sexual assault.Spoiler warning: This article mentions scenes from Blonde. Blonde, directed by Andrew Dominik, gives poor insight to the…
Finding God in sickness: Numerous studies show the positive effects of prayer on mental health.
An old proverb says, “A healthy man has 1000 wishes, but a sick man has only one.”
In exploring alternative methods of patient care, researchers from Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest there may be…
Recent research says the “forward momentum” narrative motivates athletes to keep going.
Whether coming off a victory or loss, competitive athletes are always training for their next game.
Katherine Tamminen, Associate Professor of Sport Psychology at U of T, describes her research as being “interested in understanding how…