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The Rise and Fall of Body Positivity vs Body Neutrality: Which Practice is Best for YOUR Mental Health?

Image credit: https://www.boredpanda.com/illustrations-with-quotes-pixels-by-emma/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic From the curvy figures of the Renaissance to the "heroin chic" of the 2000s, the bodies you see in the media have always been dictated by the trends of the time. It is impossible to discuss the evolution of desirable body types without mentioning how harmful these moulds are to the average

By |2026-02-01T13:38:14-07:00April 21st, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Colouring Away Stress

Colouring isn’t just for children! It can be a form of art therapy which has been around for quite some time now and has found its roots within humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive psychology (Van Lith, 2016). To provide a better understanding of what art therapy is, I highly recommend checking out the short video attached

By |2026-02-01T14:00:48-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Schizophrenia: Brain Structure and Behavioural Symptoms

Hello, and welcome to another blog post. In this blog post, I am going to discuss some new research on schizophrenia, which is a mental disorder that I am personally interested in. A Brief Description of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by abnormal cognition, emotional responsiveness and behaviour (American Psychological Association, n.d.). The

By |2026-02-01T14:02:36-07:00March 26th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

HELP: The Strongest Word Disguised as Weakness

Dear Friend, If I asked you, "What is the bravest thing you have ever said?", what would your answer be? You might think of many things—words spoken in courage, moments of defiance, or times when you stood your ground. But does the word HELP ever come to mind? Have you ever said it out loud?

By |2026-02-01T14:04:25-07:00March 14th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

The Mystery of Dream Recall: Insights from Recent Research

Hello and welcome to another exciting blog post! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic for many: dream recall. We all experience dreams, but there are times when we wake up and struggle to remember them. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Why do some people remember their dreams vividly, while others barely recall

By |2026-02-01T14:06:36-07:00March 6th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Boundary Setting Within a South Asian Family

Before post-secondary, I never thought twice about how my family shaped me into the person I am. Growing up where I had, the area was enriched with South Asian cultures and I was surrounded by South Asian families throughout elementary and high school. Many of my experiences, whether they were cultural or personal were commonly

By |2025-03-03T13:42:28-07:00March 3rd, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Breaking Down Brain Electrodes: A Novel Approach to Neural Repair

The Problem with Brain Cell Repair Neurological disorders are considered a leading cause of disability worldwide (Dai, 2025). These disorders, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injuries, often result from irreversible cell loss within the nervous system, making their treatment a significant challenge. Finding effective ways to repair or replace lost brain cells

By |2025-02-05T17:36:54-07:00February 5th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

An Intro to the “One-day-at-a-time mentality”

Sometimes life gets the best of us and no matter how hard we try, it becomes tough to live in the moment. I know I really struggled with taking things one day at a time because personally it felt unnatural; from the hustle culture often exhibited on social media to the expectations to have everything

By |2025-02-02T14:33:26-07:00February 2nd, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Is Self-Compassion an Individual Difference or Skill? 

Image courtesy of Pexels.com In Fall 2024, I took a social psychology course about individual differences, not knowing much about the course content or course trajectory. Fast forward a few months, and a new year later, suffice to say I really loved the course and because it was such a great learning experience, I wanted

By |2025-01-29T00:06:45-07:00January 29th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

From Trinkets to Souvenirs: How Collections Benefit the Mind

Image credits: pexels.com When you really think of it, why do we feel the need to collect things?  How can hours of searching and spending hard-earned dollars be beneficial – especially for the sake of expanding our collections of things we really don’t need? These are questions I’ve always wondered myself, as the urge to buy anything

By |2025-01-26T16:43:07-07:00December 21st, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments
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