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Taking Care of Seasonal Depression
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Exam season in the dead of winter can feel like a perfect storm—not only is the work piling up, but the days are getting shorter. You might walk out of a 2:30 to 5:30 class and realize the sun has already given up on you, despite a pile of assignments on the horizon. A lot of the time, seasonal depression can feel like a secret, personal problem. In reality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is…
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Keeping mental health in mind during the winter
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For many, January is marked by an increase in stress and burnout. While the academic demands and “new year new me” energy can be daunting, the season’s colder weather can also exacerbate feelings of isolation, fatigue and anxiety. Although we’ve touched on seasonal depression in past issues, it’s crucial to consider how the intersection…
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Quebec’s Bill 21 calls to question multiculturalism in Canada
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A recently passed bill in Quebec has raised quite an opposition. Bill 21 prohibits occupants of public sector jobs from donning religious symbols. There are some big concerns with the bill that should be considered. Does this violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Is it acceptable for a multicultural province to conduct such an…
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Fighting the winter blues
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You may not know it, but you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD.
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Culture or religion?
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What does Canadian ‘multiculturalism’ really mean?
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