Tag: mental health
Rethinking the handcuffing incident
Over the past two weeks, many of us have heard about a student who was
handcuffed in the HCC after seeking help for suicidal ideation....
UTM student handcuffed at HCC
On October 2, a UTM student was handcuffed by campus police at the Health and Counselling Centre (HCC) for seeming “at risk.”
Natalia
Espinosa, a third-year...
“Music saved my life:” A lie we tell ourselves
Lizzo did not invent rhythm or body positivity. Panic! At The Disco is my
favourite band but they didn’t “save me.” I have a tattoo...
Living life: Happiness versus pride
People set out to create and achieve great things in their lives. Some
people may even feel proud of the things that they have been...
Inside Out movie inspires emotion research
Different people
have different methods to overcome negative emotions. Some will go to the mall
for retail therapy, others will party their sorrows away, and some...
Joker: A double-edged masterpiece
I heard and read
plenty of negative reviews about Joker before finally attending a not yet sold-out, discounted Tuesday
screening to actually watch it. Regardless of...
Suicide attempts on the rise in black teens
In a recent study performed by the
Pediatrics Journal, it was observed that black children, particularly boys five
to 11 years of age, experience an increase...
Hope is key in anxiety disorder recovery
Many students struggle with anxiety
caused by a variety of things, including relationships, family, and academics.
Apart from therapy and counselling, medication is often presented to...
Administrators defend mandated leave policy
A number of
students gathered at the Hart House Debate Room on October 22 to hear about the
new policies University of Toronto leaders will implement...
Why I work out (and why you should too)
Let’s get our
facts straight. I am not a fitness guru, or an Instagram model. I don’t chug
protein powder for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and...
Performance anxiety can impact your memory
According to a study conducted by the
University of Waterloo, those who experience performance anxiety prior to
presenting in front of an audience are likely to...
Joker blurs the line between joy & sadness
Todd
Phillips’ Joker has been the talk of the town for a while now. In fact, if you have
been on the internet lately, then you...