UBC Mental Health Awareness ClubMental health has been an important topic of interest ever since the beginning of our human understanding of brains, personalities, and the mind. So, how did our distant ancestors view mental illness and what did they do about it? In the very distant past (recorded to be up to 7000 years ago), people would attempt […]
Our second term is finally coming to an end, and summer is getting closer every day! The sun is finally starting to peak out again, hopefully improving our moods, and brightening our days. While walking to class yesterday, I passed by the Storm the Wall event and saw some people participating by trying to, well, […]
Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in people’s wellbeing? There are numerous career paths one can pursue in the diverse field of mental health. The following are a few of the many meaningful occupations related to mental health that one can consider researching: Mental Health Counsellor: mental health counsellors are trained […]
Trigger Warning: Suicide mention I think a huge human flaw is trying to define everything. It can be helpful to be able to classify things for ease and accessibility in a conversation. This is the whole point of language, being able to convey things easier than, for example, grunting and pointing (though that may be […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association says that “mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend, or colleague”. Chances are you know somebody who is living with a mental illness; but how can we help our loved ones and what are the signs we should be looking for? The first step to […]
We all experience stress in some form or another and we all react to these stressful experiences differently. Daily hassles, curveballs, roadblocks, stressors, and unexpected surprises are just a few of the stresses we cope with as human beings. It is commonly thought that it is the amount of stress you encounter that matters, that […]
Something a lot of first and second year students struggle with is deciding a major. Not all people have this problem, some come in knowing exactly what they want to do and how to do it. That’s how I felt coming into UBC, but as I’m finishing up my first year at university, I’m starting […]
Ice cream, fries, chips, burgers, soft drinks, pizza, and cake; those are just some of the food items that many people turn to after a stressful day. However, as you may already know, these foods fit under the category of “junk food”, and although they may sound mouthwatering for a number of people, they are […]
The weather in Vancouver has been giving us some ups and downs lately, often within the same day. We wake up to the rising sun shining on us and three hours later it is cloudy with pouring, heavy rain creating puddles all around. I couldn’t help but wonder, can we start to literally feel “under […]
It is not rare to see people use physical conditions as figures of speech. “That was so horrible I think it gave me cancer”, “I’m allergic to you”, etc. When it comes to mental illnesses, to what extent are these figures of speech just cute metaphors and hyperboles, and when should we avoid using them? […]