(Thought Catalog on Unsplash, 2018) During stressful times, I find that I sometimes forget about the little things in life that give me pleasure. I find that reminding myself of these things, and engaging in some of my favourite pleasurable activities, is a great way to unwind after a busy day. I find that sometimes […]
Trigger warning: The passage you are about to read contains suicide discussion. Mental health problems within men should be significantly addressed, but more importantly, the source of these issues should be addressed. With the notions of toxic masculinity being a dominant force in contemporary society, it is time to take a stance against it. Toxic […]
As we approach the end of the first month of 2021, you may be looking back at the goals you have set at the beginning of the year, or, you may have not set official goals yet. If you are in the latter group, you do not have to wait until next year to start […]
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America over 6 million people struggle with intrusive thoughts in the U.S alone. It’s a common issue but rarely touched on due to the stigma wrapped around it. If you choose to read on, this can be a sensitive topic for some, although I think it’s an […]
With COVID-19 changing almost every aspect of our lives, it may be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing. For a multitude of reasons, COVID has taken a significant toll on all of us: jobs are lost, we don’t see our friends as often, we feel isolated, we stay inside all day, and for many more reasons. Feelings […]
When I first saw the number “7hr/day” on my screen time data on my phone I was in shock. I was in disbelief that I actually spent almost half of my day on my phone, this wasn’t even including time on my laptop in online class or watching TV. I felt guilty and that the […]
Quarantine can be a very difficult time for many of us. Many people feel that they are deprived of social experience and entertainment. However, we must stay strong and discipline ourselves to obey the lock down rules/ regulation to ensure the wellbeing of the collective and prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Looking on the […]
During the November’s round table of 2020, many issues regarding psychological stresses were discussed. Some were relating to gender expectations and others were about the stresses relating to work and school. Toxic Masculinity When discussing about stigmas relating to today’s mental health, some youths have pointed out that men’s emotional needs were being culturally […]
Remembrance day is a very valuable day that people don’t think about. We’re alway in our heads thinking about our troubles, our struggles are problems, but what we don’t think about is the brave souls who walked out on a field and continue to walk out on that field so we are able to have […]
I find an issue that’s often overlooked is the struggle to find balance as a teenager. Growing up I’ve always been the responsible one. The one thinking about what consequences would come out of what actions. I was always praised for my good behavior by the adults in my life but it left me feeling […]