Blogs – Free Your Mind Initiative

How the Negative Effects of Bullying Can Impact Both Teens’ Mental and Physical Health

Posted May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Liv Borduas-SouvertjisPosted in Mental Health Blog

Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik In recent years, there has been increasing discussion about the detrimental impact of bullying on individuals’ mental health, persisting even years after the incidents occur. Bullying encompasses unwanted aggressive behaviors such as cyberbullying, physical bullying, emotional bullying, verbal harassment, and discrimination based on factors like disability, religion, gender identity, and […]

Bon Voyage! Vacationing and Mental Health

Posted May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Reet KhindaPosted in Mental Health Blog

Going on a vacation is a part of life that does not happen very often for many people, but has several benefits for one’s mental health. Whether you are a student, employed, or going through a difficult time, vacationing has the benefits of reducing burnout, stress, and depression, while also allowing for a necessary break […]

What is Mental Health Stigma?

Posted May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 Reet KhindaPosted in Mental Health Blog

For many people, mental health may seem like a simple topic but it is often associated with many nuances and misunderstandings. One of the most popular is the exchange of mental health or mental illness information in our daily conversations. According to the WHO, mental health is defined as a state of mental well-being that […]

This is What I Learned About Stress: The Complete Blog

Posted May 2, 2024 Mayela LozanoPosted in Mental Health Blog, Wellness Package

Introduction: Defining Stress, A Work in Progress MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2022) defines stress as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Alright, so you know that feeling when everything just seems to pile up and you start feeling all tense and overwhelmed? That’s stress kicking in. It’s your body’s way of reacting to any kind […]

Why is Self-Love So Complicated?

Posted April 26, 2024 Liv Borduas-SouvertjisPosted in Mental Health Blog

Image by storyset on Freepik Self-love has always been challenging for me, personally. Over the past year, I have embarked upon a journey to learn how to love myself for who I am. It has been a difficult process with a lot of setbacks that have always brought me back to square one of wondering: […]

Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and a New Potential Treatment

Posted April 13, 2024 Naomi SharlinPosted in Mental Health Blog

Hello, and welcome to another blog post. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the spring season. In this blog post, I wanted to discuss a psychiatric disorder that I am personally interested in, as well as a recently explored potential treatment avenue for this disorder. Within the field of psychology, psychosis has been […]

Clinical Depression and Psychedelic Medication: A Novel Treatment Avenue

Posted April 10, 2024 Naomi SharlinPosted in Mental Health Blog

Hello, and I hope everyone has been having a good week (and if not, know that there are good weeks to come). Today I wanted to write a blog post about a topic of personal interest: the use of psychedelic medication in the treatment of clinical depression. I first learned that psychedelics constitute a potential […]

The Comfort of Bullet Journalling

Posted April 7, 2024April 18, 2024 Manpreet VermanPosted in Mental Health Blog

In 2020, when the world was shut down, everyone tried to pick up a new hobby. Whether it was learning to bake the perfect sourdough bread, perfecting a TikTok dance, learning an instrument, or painting, there was something for everyone. In an attempt to feel some sense of control over my days and build a […]

Why Not Be ImPERFECT?

Posted April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 SangeethaLeave a commentPosted in Mental Health Blog

In a world that often celebrates flawlessness and achievement, the pressure to be perfect can feel discouraging. For the many who have grappled with perfectionism, at first, we never knew it. It’s hidden in the competitiveness of our modern culture. The constant striving for impossible standards, the fear of failure, and the never-ending cycle of […]

A Personal Handbook for Soothing Anxiety and Working on Your Mental Health

Posted April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Mayela LozanoPosted in Mental Health Blog

Change is the only constant. In embracing this notion, we understand that permanence eludes us, urging us to ready ourselves for moments beyond our control. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote about chaos, “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” Chaos isn’t always negative; it can serve as a catalyst for quick […]