VOLUME 50, ISSUE 6 — mental health awareness (october 17, 2023)
Stigma towards mental health remains an obstacle to healing
Stigma surrounding mental health and substance use issues in Canada continues to present barriers towards seeking assistance and recovery.
According to a 2023 survey by the Mental Health Commission of Canada—a not-for-profit organization established by the Canadian Government to…
Promoting consent culture at U of T
Poor mental health can be associated with a higher risk of facing sexual assault.
According to a Statistics Canada report released in 2022 based on 2018 data, 15 per cent of people suffering from…
Classics, Successes, and the Italian Canon
With university film courses on various types of cinema, how do people decide what gets studied and why?
The canon is a reservoir of films that are studied to this day while millions of others have sunk into…
Indigenous film and the importance of stories
Dr. Ken Derry dives into how Indigenous Peoples have sought to fight oppression and overcome trauma by telling their stories.
Dr. Ken Derry from the department of historical studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga completed his BA, MA, and…
The Mental Mastery of the Maple Leafs
Exploring how the Toronto Maple Leafs approach sports psychology and mental health.
Sports psychology is a growing area of interest for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The field of study deals with the…
Taking action where it counts
#YouthVoice #EqualRepresentation
Taking a deep breath, I press open the door and walk into the hall. Crowds of unfamiliar faces are dotted…
Conventions and Inventions in Blood Quantum
Jeff Barnaby’s 2019 zombie film reimagines the Hollywood western.
Early in the epoch of Hollywood film, Indigenous men were presented as the stoic, fearless warrior—brave and silent. When the…
The poetry of purpose: Maryam Uddin’s journey to Strike Out the Stigma
In response to the mental health crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, Uddin started a non-profit organization to raise awareness about mental illness.
In literature, art, and poetry, the search for meaning is infinite. Artists like Maryam Uddin have helped keep such endeavours…
Why we should have more patience for musicians who cancel tours
How does the demanding nature of tours affect musicians’ mental health, and subsequently their performances?
Music is a great way for people to express their emotions and stories to others in a way that complements…
Professor Craig Fraser: Unmasking the legal dimensions of mental illness
UTM’s forensic science Professor Craig Fraser discusses the intricacies of mental illness in the criminal justice system.
The laws around mental illness in the justice system have always been interesting to me—especially as a forensic science minor…
Alive and Kicking
Gratitude is a Perspective
Gratitude is perhaps the most pervasive treatment plan that the well-intentioned prescribe to the sad, scared, or emotionally secluded. “Just…
The Allure and Impact of Parasocial Relationships with Celebrities
Are you too attached to your favourite celebrities? Does this impact or dismiss your mental health?
Idolization of celebrities has been spiraling out of control. We are building one-sided relationships with celebrities that don’t know we…
There’s no such thing as “normal” mental health
If so many of us suffer from mental illness why do we still feel inadequate for struggling?
“Stigma” is a word we often use to explain why people who struggle with anxiety or depression don’t seek treatment….
Editorial: You are not alone
Last year, we published an editorial for our Mental Health Awareness issue that discussed the importance of mental health care…
Midterm season: A foe or friend to our mental health?
Little ways to have fun and prevent burnout during midterm season.
Fueled by tons of caffeine and equal amounts of cortisol, I tell myself: “Take it one day at a time.”…
The pursuit of work-life integration
Changing times and conditions have led to increased awareness for mental wellbeing at work and redefined job expectations.
Stress is always present in our lives. While small amounts of stress can fuel our motivation and determination, large amounts…