“People don’t see me as somebody who managed 50 healthcare professionals, or someone who has two bachelor’s degrees and a black belt in martial arts,” says Cindy. “All they see is that I’m on disability and that I’m a drug addict.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared a report addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness, highlighting the importance of fostering social bonds and connections for individuals' overall well-being. Loneliness and social isolation are widespread challenges that impact people across different ages and regions globally. These experiences have significant effects on our mental and physical health and the overall well-being of our communities.
The effect of social media trends on body image is a hot topic right now. As a nutrition and dietetics student who spends more time on social media than I like to admit, it's a topic I think about alm...
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The wildfire season has gotten longer, with increases in fire frequency, duration, and severity. At the time of writing this story, according to BC Wildfire Service, there were 236 active wildfires in...
When you hear the term self-care, what comes to mind? Is it getting a manicure or a facial? Self-care is often promoted in these limited ways, but it’s so much more! What is self-care? July 24...
When we talk about mental health, a lot of people think about mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, and more). While “mental health” and “mental illness” are often used interchangeably, they ...
