The Mental Health Benefits of Making Art

The Mental Health Benefits of Making Art

Research has shown that making art has many healing and mental health benefits. Today, art therapists provide art therapy to individuals to manage things like anxiety, depression, and PTSD1. Recent studies have found that viewing and creating visual art can improve...
Be Who You Are, Love Who You Are

Be Who You Are, Love Who You Are

University for many is the first-time individuals come to terms with their mental health. I think this is one of the first generations where talking about mental health is not only okay but encouraged. Until university I wasn’t able to understand or accept that I am...
Reflecting on University and Anxiety

Reflecting on University and Anxiety

Six years later and I am less than six months away from graduating with my BScN. Nursing School and university in general has pushed me to great lengths. It’s hard to believe that six years ago I left my hometown to attend the University of Victoria. The past couple...