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Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young”, from her 8th studio album Endless Summer Vacation, is a compelling anthem that transcends its catchy melody, carrying a…
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In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Taylor Alves speaks with Summer Krause, a licensed professional counsellor and certified alcohol and drug counsellor,…
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As termed by the World Health Organization, video game addiction, or Gaming Disorder (GD), is defined as gaming that is difficult to control, prioritized over other…
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In this Ted Talk video, co-founder and CEO of the Shamiri Institute Tom Osborn shares how he is re-defining mental healthcare. The Shamiri Institute is…
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“I shut down again. I went blank. One minute I was spinning, and the next minute my mind was dragging itself around in a circle,…
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Mira Zimet is a visual storyteller and an award-winning documentary film maker. She founded the Storyboard Project, an award-winning documentary web-series about foster youth who…
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The Catcher in the Rye is a book which portrays the overwhelming desire to retain childhood innocence through the story of main character Holden Caulfield….
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During the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, rapper Logic performed a song raising awareness for suicide prevention. His performance induced tears but also got many…
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When university student Kinga (name changed) was young, she struggled with symptoms she couldn’t identify. She had shortness of breath and would suddenly get anxious….
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During my last year of high school, I tried to help one of my closest friends, Rebecca (name changed), through an eating disorder. I found…