Perhaps one of the most tell-tale signs of depression is the feeling of hopelessness and a pessimistic outlook of life. If this is the case, is it possible that depressed individuals believe that life will eventually get better? Yes – it is possible. A new study led by scientists at Brock University of Canada suggests […]
It is widely known that eating more fruits and vegetables contributes to our health and physical well-being. Furthermore, studies in the past have shown that consuming more fruits and vegetables can lead to an enhancement of happiness and satisfaction. However, did you know that more consumption of fruits and vegetables is also correlated with greater […]
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Distancing Yourself from Negativity
Life’s full of surprises, some great, and some not so great. What do we do when something comes up that completely shakes up our world? An experience that is so traumatic or negative that even thinking about it can affect our mood and our wellbeing? In “Making Meaning out of a Negative Experience by self-distancing,” […]
I’ll be the first person to commend and lionize the intentions and motivations behind Mental Illness Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity for much-needed conversations about the stigma surrounding mental illness. However, I do think some improvements could be made. Namely, I struggle with the notion that the most productive conversations are ones we can simply ‘jump’ […]
We all know that the weather has significant effects on our mood. When it’s bright and sunny, we’re usually happier, and when it’s dark and rainy, we feel gloomy and don’t want to get out of bed. But, did you know that the change in season could lead to a type of clinical depression in […]
Yoga seems to be the new trend these days. I’ve seen it on the beach, downtown, and even on campus! It is everywhere! Is it just a phase that everyone is going through or is there some legitimacy in all the benefits it offers? Well, a recent article by the Guardian Liberty Voice and WebMD […]
A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins university has done a recent study that suggests coffee can help consolidate memory up to 24 hours after it has been consumed. In the study, participants were either in the control group and received a placebo pill or in the experimental group in which they received a 200 mg […]
Yesterday (January 28th) was the annual Bell Let’s Talk Day initiative, a day dedicated to the promotion of mental illness as a serious problem and to help get rid of the stigma that surrounds it (which is also one of the goals of the Mental Health Awareness Club!). 109,451,718 text messages, phone calls, Facebook shares, and #BellLetsTalk […]
A TED-Talk by Kelly McGonigal on “How To Make Stress Your Friend” A classmate showed me this great TED-Talk about a month ago and thought it would be great to share! If you feel like your stress levels can get a bit out of control and you want to learn to handle it a bit […]
In reaction to the mental health crisis within Vancouver’s downtown east side, as stated by Mayor Gregor Robertson and our police chief, the B.C. Government has announced a new action plan. This includes a new nine-to-twelve bed psychiatric assessment unit at St. Paul’s Hospital and five new “high-intensity” group homes. This concern was brought about […]