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Summertime SADness - Shedding Light on the Lesser Known Struggle
Many people look forward to the summer months. The thoughts of long, warm days with plentiful time for family and friends can be...
Ashley
Jul 16, 20243 min read
We Need to Talk... Navigating Friendship Breakups
A friendship breakup hurts… Even more than a romantic relationship sometimes. You may have experienced a falling out, drifted apart, or...
healthyumanitoba
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder - What Is It? How Can I Cope With It?
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs in 15% of Canadians and 2-3% will report...
healthyumanitoba
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Affirmations - Take What You Need
An affirmation can be a statement of what you want to see in your life or to define who you want to be. Affirmations can support...
healthyumanitoba
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Caitlin
Mar 31, 20234 min read
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
healthyumanitoba
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Coping with Intense Emotions
Coping with Intense Emotions
Caitlin
Dec 2, 20223 min read
A Reflection on First-Week Stress
Jayden reflects on how she coped with stress in her first week of classes and throughout the year
Jayden
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Feelings of Grief
Feelings of Grief
Sydney
Apr 6, 20223 min read
PTSD in Men
Image of men slumped over with their heads down with the words, PTSD in men: Maintaining mental health is a good deed.
Naila
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Substance Use Disorder: What to Do When It Affects a Loved One
Learn how to support someone with their substance use
Jayden
Mar 8, 20223 min read
The many impacts of eating disorders
Learn about the different aspects of eating disorders
Sydney
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Anxiety Attacks and Grounding Strategies
Learn about different grounding strategies that can help with anxiety attacks
Carly
Feb 3, 20223 min read
How Should a University Student Study?: A Simple Approach for all
How Should a University Student Study?: A Simple Approach for all
Tee-Tee
Jan 17, 20223 min read
How to Reduce Stress
Hi everyone! Today I would like to talk about stress and how to reduce it in our daily lives. It has certainly been a stressful year for...
Daksh
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism - what is it and how is it diagnosed?
Sydney
Dec 13, 20213 min read
Reconnecting With the Métis Culture
Learn about the Métis people and the unique issues that they face.
Jayden
Nov 29, 20215 min read
What other force is stronger than our self-judgement?
Read about Jasmin's reflection on her art and self-compassion.
Jasmin
Oct 19, 20212 min read
How I learnt self-compassion this summer
Learn about how Sydney learnt about self-compassion this summer.
Sydney
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Broken Hearts: Getting through a Break-Up
Going through a break up can be impactful and emotional. Suddenly all your future goals and dreams are pulled from underneath your feet...
Brandi
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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