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Five Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in a Pandemic
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Amid a never-ending pandemic, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. It’s even easier when the months are cold and our loved ones are held at a distance. Avoiding illness and putting our physical health first has become a priority for most, but what happens when we let our mental health go unchecked? It’s crucial that we…
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Lessons from “The Lord of the Rings” during COVID-19 lockdowns
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It’s undeniable that people’s mental health has suffered as a result of COVID-19. It’s easy to get scared, or angry, about what’s been going on in the world for the past several years. The fear of death has been the focal point for some folks, while others have been resentful about their lack of social…
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Well-being study finds work burnout at an all-time high
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A well-being study from the YMCA of Three Rivers found that employee burnout is at an all-time high in Waterloo, Guelph and Stratford. According to the study, “when asked how frequently they have experienced burnout, 73% of respondents reported that they have experienced burnout at least sometime in the last three months.” Jessie Zhan, an…
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How we should talk about psychedelic therapy in the context of mental health treatment
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Do we want laws that promote goodness? Yes. Should mental health be a priority, especially given the increasing rates of addiction, anxiety and depression? Also yes. And if we find mental health treatments that work, are safe, and cost-effective, should we not consider them as a legitimate solution? Once again, yes. This is the context…
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Not just the winter blues — how seasonal affective disorder could be affecting you
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Do you dread this time of year? The time when the majority of the day is spent in darkness, homework becomes endless and holiday cheer has been extinguished. When you constantly feel sluggish, unmotivated and generally not like yourself. If so, you may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, most commonly referred to as Seasonal…
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Public parks see rise in popularity throughout last year
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While last year saw many different restrictions and closures happen over the course of a lockdown, there was one type of area that saw an increase in traffic: public parks. These parks, such as Waterloo Park, found not too far from Laurier, were popular destinations last year for those in the area. It’s difficult to…
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Bureaucracy slows down the implementation of a three-digit suicide hotline
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Just over a year ago, MP Todd Doherty introduced a motion into the House of Commons that called for “immediate action” to establish a three-digit, nation-wide, suicide prevention hotline. Support for the motion was bipartisan. Now, the government is facing criticism for its failure to act quickly on the motion’s implementation. As I am skeptical…
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British Columbia’s new approach to drug use is a step in the right direction
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The government of British Columbia has asked the federal government to make them exempt from certain provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This exemption would decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs such as cocaine and heroin in an effort to battle drug use. While traditional methods of tackling drug use in…
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Domestic violence awareness month and the need for prevention in Waterloo Region
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November is domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence is not gender specific, but the majority of domestic homicides involve men abusing women. One of the supports in place for domestic violence survivors is the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo region. “We offer safe shelter services … regional outreach services, we do a lot of community…
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How Movember came to be (and where the money goes)
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Movember began from a shared quiet beer in Melbourne between Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, two friends who were joking about reviving the moustache trend. This was in 2003 — back when the moustache had long faded out of style (contrary to the red carpet appearances it makes today). Garone and Slattery wanted their friends…
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