UBC Mental Health Awareness ClubWhen going through times of great stress, I often see that the most natural response is not the healthiest one, but rather one of frustration. It is common to be mad or upset with oneself; “Why can’t I accomplish this? Why am I so lousy at that? What is wrong with me?” are all questions I […]
It’s now the second week of exams and stress levels are probably high–but how exactly does stress affect your health? While I was taking a break from studying, I came across this video by TedEd, “How Stress Affects your body”. (link below) can be damaging to your body and even result in things such as […]
Congratulations, we’ve made it to the final stretch! Classes are done, and now studying must ensue. Caffeine will most likely be a solution to the majority of our late nights, but feel free to give in! We are aware of the majority of the effects caffeine has on our bodies, and there have been mixed […]
The acronym S.A.D. stands for Seasonal Affect Disorder, otherwise known as seasonal depression. This refers to a type of depression that is related to the changing of the seasons, meaning a person with S.A.D. has symptoms of depression beginning usually in the fall season and continuing through the winter months (although there are rare cases […]
Exam season can be a stressful time for students in terms of mental health. With winter break approaching and a large amount of term papers, midterms and final projects being completed right before hand, it can be difficult to maintain the energy and self-care needed to properly prepare for exams. That being said, there are […]
We all know that hearing those negative thoughts about ourselves is very hard. And they can get louder when life is stressful and busy. But it turns out that a lot of us are very familiar with our critics to the point that we have a hard time distinguishing them from our true selves. According […]
It felt like just yesterday that a new semester has begun — the anticipation to start another new chapter of experiences and to bring us one more step closer to our goals and ambitions. Notes were taken during lectures, assignments were written and handed-in, and mid-terms were studied for and completed. New faces were encountered, […]
Here are some common myths about mental health and illnesses: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous. This myth is inaccurate and outdated. Statistically speaking, people with mental illness are no more violent or dangerous. In fact, they are more likely to be the victims of violence. People with mental illness are more likely […]
I recently met up with an old friend, one whom I haven’t seen in years. It’s been nearly a decade since we first became friends, quickly developing a bond that had been one of the most important things in my life. We hadn’t parted on the best of terms, so I was incredibly nervous. I […]
Remembrance Day was a week ago but I thought it would still be nice to reflect on some things often forgotten each year on November 11th. For most people, Remembrance Day is a special day to remember and recognize the soldiers who sacrificed their lives so we could live ours. What is often forgotten, however, […]