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 […]
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, […]
In light of Thrive week, I would just like to say that I am very proud of our UBC community and MHAC for supporting this movement, for so many other clubs and individuals involving themselves with it, and for effortfully caring to truly want to make a difference! I am honoured to have been, and […]
Have you ever been frustrated with yourself for repeating a mistake? For trying to create a healthy habit and not sticking to it? I know I have, and my frustration lead me to think about the psychology behind repeating the same mistake over and over again. I didn’t think I was going to find anything […]
Sleep deprivation is defined as the condition of not having enough sleep. It’s pretty simple to understand: if you don’t get enough sleep, you’ll be sleep deprived. But what are some of the consequences of being sleep deprived and how can a person enhance their quality of sleep to prevent sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation causes […]