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Motivational Mottos

By: Sanam Have you ever felt down, sad and discouraged? Personally, I have and it is not easy trying to overcome them. But after watching a few episodes of LEGO Ninjago, I noticed that the […]

The key of SOuL

This was a journey which I didn’t know I needed to go on until I discovered it. A workshop called Design Lab by mindyourmind? Resources for mental health issues? At

Three Moments and Processing Trauma as a Man

Preface: The following article contains themes/topics related to suicide, depression, and emotional distress. If these topics, or topics related to them, are emotionally triggering for you, you may wish to

Eternal Company: Part 2

* this is a postscript to part one, written in the present** Trigger warnings for self-harm, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide I struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Depression, Anxiety, ADHD,

Eternal Company: Part 1

* Trigger warnings for self-harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorder It all started when I was only eight years old. The year I met my best friends. My only friends. The

97% of Women

This past year has been extremely overwhelming, to say the least. Specifically, as a young woman, the last few months have been emotional and tiring. About a month ago, I

Dear Younger Self by Jim

The year 2020 has definitely been something. A one of a kind. A hell of a start to a new decade. This year has been a whirlwind of emotions and

How clinical depression changed my life

Diagnosed with Clinical Depression Depression is the most prevalent mental health issue in the general population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 300 million people in the world

Dear Younger Self by Anika

Dear younger Anika, Hey Anika, it’s me, well, you from the future. Weird I know, but listen, we need to talk. Look, I know you’re in grade eleven and you’re

Whiplashed

I was 13 years old when I started taking antidepressants. I was 15 years old when I started puberty. I was 18 years old when I started taking birth control.

A Mother, a Wife, and a Hero

“WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? WE HAVE FIVE CHILDREN AND YOU GO OFF AND DO THIS… C’ mon Asaad, c’ mo…” Her voice was broken by the heavy and cold tears

Resources at Western U – Part 2: Student Health Services

Hello, I am so sorry it has been so long! I have had a very busy few months, but I am now back and ready to attack. And by attack,

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