![EP 45: On Call: Canada's new 988 Mental Health Hotline](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/12/Podcast-Image-470x140.jpg?x81652)
In this episode, Vi interviews Professor Jennine Rawana regarding the recent introduction of the 988 mental health hotline in Canada. The hotline aims to reshape…
![Finding Strength Post-Trauma with Mixed Martial Arts](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/logan-weaver-lgnwvr-MR2vi-J-520-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
From YouTube star Jake Paul to A-list actor Tom Hardy, mixed martial arts (MMA) has attracted the participation of individuals from all walks of life,…
![Trauma, resilient, generational trauma, growth, community, addiction, rat park, Bruce Alexander, drug addiction, community](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/freedom-concept-illustration_114360-18010-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Breaking free from the generational cycle of addiction is a difficult journey. One that requires transcending unfortunate circumstances and striving to become the best version…
![Jan Toorop, Painting, Mental Health, 1891, Museum, O Grave Where is Thy Victory?, Emotions, Lens, Hope, Resilience](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/image-from-rawpixel-id-2681285-jpeg-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions. That resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
![mind-body connection, kids, trauma, health, healing, healthcare, video, doctor, medicine, research](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/pexels-rdne-stock-project-6003561-470x140.jpg?x81652)
In this thought-provoking TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, paediatrician, author, and former Surgeon General of California reveals the research on how childhood trauma affects…
![Jai Chand + Grayson’s, Hold Yourself, Song, Emotions, Mental Health, Lyrics, Mindfulness, Anger, Joy, Meditation](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/pexels-nadin-sh-11682190-470x140.jpg?x81652)
How do you nurture yourself when you’re feeling hard emotions? Jai Chand + Grayson’s song Hold Yourself is a beautiful ode to holding yourself through…
![Art, Camera, Image, Photoshop, Toys, Anxiety, Mental Health, Kevin Dooley, Photography, Feelings](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/fear-6562668_1280-470x140.png?x81652)
Kevin Dooley is an artist that specializes in photography and has been publishing images on Flickr for many years. His pieces range from fun images…
![How Much Workplace Positivity is too Much?](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2024/01/brett-jordan-Y1uG1DXudUc-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Authentic leadership styles can boost job performance, aid in navigating difficult situations, lift employee spirits, and boost productivity. Positivity can be a great attitude to…