by Sophie McIntyre | Mar 18, 2022 | Written by Sophie
Hi readers! I wanted to share a piece of writing I wrote for UVIC’s on the Verge writing contest last year on resilience. My hope is that by sharing my mental health experiences, you – the reader, will feel a little less alone. Thanks for reading! I was 13...
by Maria Turton | Mar 16, 2022 | Written by Maria
*Content Warning: Post contains discussion of suicide, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts*Resources:Crisis Services Canada24/7 Phone Line: 1-833-456-4566SMS Text: Text START to 45645 from 4pm-12am ETMental Health Support line: 310-6789Canada Suicide Prevention...
by Sophie McIntyre | Jan 24, 2022 | Written by Sophie
At this stage in the COVID-19 chokehold, we’ve all heard hundreds of variations of motivational pandemic speeches preaching how we need to stay connected with each other during these unprecedented times (I know, those words make me cringe too) – but how do we go...
by Hannah | Jan 24, 2022 | Written by Hannah
Mental illness does not discriminate the people it effects, so why do we see racial disparities in the mental health system? Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals are less likely to have access to mental health services, less likely to receive the...
by Hannah | Oct 18, 2021 | Written by Hannah
COVID-19 has changed the world around us in many ways, some for the positive but also some highly negative. One damaging aspect that has been highlighted and amplified by the pandemic is the level of anti-Asian racism experienced worldwide. From 2020-2021, across 15...
