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The negative effects of social media

March 22, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

 Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. But, constantly seeing people’s best versions of themselves can affect one’s mental health. Thandi O’Grady/Kicker

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker
Featured

Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

Audio Stories

Post-winter blues hit harder in midst of global pandemic

January 29, 2021 Kicker 0

Seasonal Affective Disorder is an issue that Newfoundlanders deal with every year, and COVID19 has made the issue much larger. Josh Hodder Kicker

Lifestyles

Keeping close while social distancing with online therapy

December 15, 2020 James Piercey 0

For two mental health professionals, COVID-19 has posed problems. But they’ve found solutions.   Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for mental health services has increased Counsellors Valerie St-Gelais and Dr. Betty […]

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Integrated Care Hub moves into permanent location amid criticism

November 13, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A new hub of services for those experiencing homelessness and addiction has found a permanent location in Kingston, but nearby residents have expressed concern.

Featured

New reality, new lessons

October 15, 2020 Kyle Curtis 1

Learning from home is causing students to be stressed out.

Featured

Sometimes third should be first

February 13, 2020 Chantel Murrin 0

Everyone needs a special place to go and relax. 

Audio Stories

Breaking the stigma of men’s mental health

February 7, 2020 Kicker 0

The dialogue about men’s mental issues still needs work, but there’s a glimmer of hope.

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Students are shaping the future by chatting about mental heath

April 16, 2019 Jasmine Burt 0

The Mental Health Commissions of Canada is taking suggestions from university students across the country to create a set of rules for universities to follow in terms of student mental health. Students at Memorial University […]

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Surviving the story: Local journalists support themselves – and each other

March 14, 2019 Jason Sheppard 0

Two of this province’s journalists talk about taking care of themselves and each other while reporting harrowing stories.

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