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Daily life can be overwhelming, especially for students who are struggling with some type of mental health. While sick days have been around for a…
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The 2023 film “Bones of Crows” portrays the decades of systemic racism and abuse the indigenous communities faced in the Canadian residential school system. Told…
![Brain, Mental Health, Psychiatry, TEDtalks, Anxiety, health, emotions, fears, amygdala , anxiety disorder](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/06/tonik-U0wwiY6nRGA-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
The TED talk titled “What’s normal anxiety — and what’s an anxiety disorder?” goes into depth on what anxiety disorders are. Dr. Jen Gunter explains…
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In a recent interview with Diane Sawyer, Friend’s actor Matthew Perry discusses what his journey through addiction has been like for the majority of his…
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Dr. Ashley McHan works at an Eating Disorder Centre, as well as has her own practice in Jacksonville, Florida. In a short interview with Vice, she…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by intrusive thoughts that cause a high level of anxiety in the individual suffering; some individuals may…
![optimism, hope, worldview, cynicism, psychology, research, climate, political, pandemic, mental health](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/03/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4690301-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Amidst all the difficulties surrounding our daily lives, many are tempted to turn to a cynical worldview. Many factors play into one’s perspective of the…
![Mental Health, Depression, Laziness, Hygiene, Unmotivated, Lack of Energy, Exhaustion, Struggling, Stigma](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/03/julia-kutsenko-_qEZIh54p7E-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Struggling with a lack of energy, motivation, or will to complete the simplest of tasks is often seen as laziness. However these may be due…
![Disney, mental illness, emotions, feelings, sadness, anxiety, depression, OCD, Anger, Fear, children](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/02/pan-xiaozhen-wXG5XF73o3w-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Disney has made endless amounts of classic animations for anyone to enjoy and cherish. In 2015, Disney came out with what is now known as…
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The late 2022 thriller “Alice, Darling” explores the themes of abuse and manipulation in an abusive relationship. The story follows Alice, the protagonist, who is…