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B.C.’s New Mental-Health Plan
In reaction to the mental health crisis within Vancouver’s downtown east side, as stated by Mayor Gregor Robertson and our police chief, the B.C. Government has announced a new action plan. This includes a new nine-to-twelve bed psychiatric assessment unit … Continue reading
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The ‘In-Between’ Eating Disorder
Many of us are familiar with the terms anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder but what about women who don’t receive these labels but who are engaging in dangerous patterns of restriction or purging? The term these women … Continue reading
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An Honest Portrayal of Depression
On Friday, the front cover of the Globe and Mail caught my attention. In the Arts section, there was an article dedicated to an artist’s online comic that reveals her personal experience with severe depression. I grabbed the Arts section … 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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Self- Esteem’s Role in Mental Health Outcomes
One’s view of themselves begins in infancy and evolves throughout their life. The beliefs that individuals hold about themselves affect their personal identity and their goals for the future. Within a school environment, students face continual pressure to achieve a … Continue reading
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