Category Archives: Mental Health Correspondents

A new discovery of the common cause of all forms of ALS

Researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have discovered a common cause of all forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease). ALS is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a progressive loss of muscle strength … Continue reading

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Just another “Manic” Monday…..

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has launched the Defeat Denial Campaign in attempts to open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. They created this video to draw attention to … Continue reading

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Welcome, Tissa and Kino!

We have two new members on the UBC MHAC Mental Health Correspondent Team, Tissa and Kino! To read more about them, visit the link here. Be sure to check the News section to view their weekly updates from the world of … Continue reading

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Heads up, MHAC!

The American Psychological Association (APA) launched a new initiative today that emphasizes the importance and efficacy of psychotherapy as treatment for depression, stress and anxiety. Drug therapy has become an increasing popular choice over the past decade, but they want … Continue reading

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Hey there MHA Clubbers!

How was everyone’s week? I don’t know about you but I feel like the water-wings are off and we are getting thrown into thinking about midterms, choosing essay topics and the like. This has me feeling a little stressed, but … Continue reading

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