Ashley
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...
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healthyumanitoba
- Mar 21
- 3 min
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
- Jan 12
- 3 min
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
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Caitlin
- Mar 31, 2023
- 4 min
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
healthyumanitoba
- Mar 15, 2023
- 3 min
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
Caitlin
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
Coping with Intense Emotions
Coping with Intense Emotions
Jayden
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
A Reflection on First-Week Stress
Jayden reflects on how she coped with stress in her first week of classes and throughout the year
Sydney
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
Feelings of Grief
Feelings of Grief
Naila
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Jayden
- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Substance Use Disorder: What to Do When It Affects a Loved One
Learn how to support someone with their substance use
Sydney
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
The many impacts of eating disorders
Learn about the different aspects of eating disorders
Carly
- Feb 3, 2022
- 3 min
Anxiety Attacks and Grounding Strategies
Learn about different grounding strategies that can help with anxiety attacks
Tee-Tee
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
How Should a University Student Study?: A Simple Approach for all
How Should a University Student Study?: A Simple Approach for all
Daksh
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Sydney
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism - what is it and how is it diagnosed?
Jayden
- Nov 29, 2021
- 5 min
Reconnecting With the Métis Culture
Learn about the Métis people and the unique issues that they face.
Jasmin
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
What other force is stronger than our self-judgement?
Read about Jasmin's reflection on her art and self-compassion.
Sydney
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
How I learnt self-compassion this summer
Learn about how Sydney learnt about self-compassion this summer.
Brandi
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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