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Category Archives: Mental Health Correspondents
Underestimating Mental Health Problems in Canada
An article in the Huffington Post titled “Why Mental Illness Goes Much Farther Than Research Tells Us” critiques the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental Health, specifically stating its exclusionary sample is creating a rather convenient picture of mental … Continue reading
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Caffeine Consumption May Slow Brain Development
In today’s busy world, it’s difficult for most people to be alert and productive unless they have their morning cup of coffee. Various negative effects of excessive caffeine consumption are widely known, such as dehydration and withdrawal symptoms. However, a … Continue reading
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Anxiety’s Duality
Students often vocalize the comment, “I’m feeling anxious today”. With mounting pressures to maintain a certain GPA for graduate programs or scholarships, while often balancing work or volunteer experience, it’s no wonder that anxiety is a growing concern on university … Continue reading
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Depression During Pregnancy
Depression in pregnant women can not only affect the mother, but the fetus as well. Some of the consequences that can occur as a result of depression during pregnancy include a failure to seek prenatal care, an improper diet, and … Continue reading
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From “What’s wrong with you?” to “What’s happened to you?”
TED Talk: “Eleanor Longden: The Voices in My Head” This insightful TED Talk shares one experience from the spectrum that is schizophrenia. Eleanor Longden discusses her encounter with voices, her years of treatment, and her road to recovery. Her conclusion? … Continue reading
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