UBC Mental Health Awareness ClubThis is a giant compilation of tips I found from a variety of sources on how to improve mood within a short time frame. I’m sure you have already heard of many of them! This is because my goal is for this list to be a list of small ideas that may trigger a thought that you […]
I consistently see stories/posts on social media from people about how their mental illness difficulties are causing them to be perceived as an unreliable team member/employee. To me, this is incredibly concerning from one human being to another. It’s true that some people’s symptoms include unstable energy/mood/anxiety, etc. It is also true that there are […]
If you’re the type of person who reads these blogs, or other material with the same themes, we need to talk. First of all, good on you for seeking out information on mental health and what we can do to support your own and others’ well-being. Second of all, have you noticed a constant barrage […]
Over the winter break, I had time to do some reading and I came across a very interesting book called Infectious Madness. The book explores the associations between bacteria and viruses and mental illness. The author, Harriet A. Washington, does a good job of explaining current research and past discoveries relating to biology, immunology and mental illness […]
New Year, New Me. This is the classic, almost cliché saying that comes around this time every year. People see the new year as an opportunity to change themselves and be up-to-date with what everyone else is doing, when if being contemporary is really our goal, we should instead be improving ourselves. The majority of […]
Toxic friends are people in your life that bring you down. They’re exhausting to be around, they make you feel unhappy, and they create a negative energy. They can be manipulative, rude, obnoxious, and sometimes straight up mean. In particular, toxic friends drain your energy more often than they replenish it. These toxic friends are […]
In my last article, I talked about the inner critic. I ended the article by mentioning that we can all conquer our critics. However, the way to achieve that is not necessarily easy. So for this article, I decided to break down a concept that is massively related to the self-critic: self worth. One of […]
At the beginning of each year, numerous people around the world make resolutions as a way to start fresh and enter a new chapter in their lives. However, how often do people follow through with their resolutions as the months go by? Timothy Pychyl, a psychology professor at Carleton University, states that, “People are not […]
Hello Everyone! Happy Holidays to all of our readers. In the spirit of taking care of mental health, we want to give our writers the opportunity to spend time with family, relax, and recuperate after a busy semester. As such, there may be a few days over the next few weeks where posting does not […]
When beginning new job positions or starting a new job search, it can often be difficult to address mental health concerns in the workplace and we may encounter problematic situations. For example, often employers will ask if an individual can drive, regardless of if it is related to the job they are being hired […]