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Scrolling Through Life: How Social Media Shapes Adolescent Mental Health and Identity

Adolescence is a time of self-discovery, a time when young people are exploring who they are and where they fit …

Supporting Youth Mental Health with AI – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer innovative new ways for parents and caregivers to understand, monitor, and support their children’s mental …

Rural Minds Matter Awareness Campaign: Addressing Canada’s Rural Mental Health Crisis and Creating Change

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, anywhere – but for Canadians living in rural areas, these challenges are often more …

The Power of Personal Stories: Challenging Perceptions and Inspiring Change for Youth

Youth facing mental health challenges often feel isolated and misunderstood. Stigma can exacerbate these feelings, making it more difficult for …

A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Stigma-Free Toolkits: Supporting Students and Rural Residents’ Mental Health

Mental health challenges can impact anyone; yet many people, including youth and rural residents, often face barriers to accessing the …

How Perfectionism Impacts Students’ Mental Health and Strategies to Overcome It

Perfectionism can be a heavy burden for students to carry, especially those who may already feel the weight of academic …

Caring for Caregivers: Strategies for Mental Health and Burnout Prevention

As a caregiver, you dedicate yourself to supporting loved ones, friends, and community members. You may feel emotionally invested in …

Embracing Authenticity: Layla Messner on Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Stigma

Meet Layla Messner, an autistic artist, speaker, and advocate who is redefining the conversation around well-being and mental health. Layla …

Overcoming Bullying: Kristiyana’s Journey to Self-Acceptance

My name is Kristiyana Yordanova, and I am honoured to hold the title of Miss Global Canada 2024. As a …

Empowering Minds: No-Cost Stigma-Free Mental Health Resources for Educators

There is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in Canada and the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on …

International Overdose Awareness Day: Breaking Stigma and Building Community

August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day – an event created to raise awareness about overdose prevention, support those who …

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day

Join us in observing National Nonprofit Day on August 17th! This day is an opportunity to acknowledge the work of …

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