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How this 24-year-old went from loneliness to solitude … and true community
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Life drawing evenings bring art lovers and students together
Fine-art students and community members have been coming together to de-stress and capture the art of the human anatomy through a series live-drawing sessions held at Centennial College.
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Mental Health
Toronto’s mental health crisis: why funding matters in the race for mayor
With the 2023 byelection for Mayor quickly approaching, amidst one of the largest mental health crises our city has ever faced, the topic of funding has quickly escalated and the people of Toronto want to know which candidates they can rely on to help the people in need.
Mental Health
Every MAID expansion brings ethical concerns
Golden Christie became just one of the 31,664 people who have received Medical Assistance in Death (MAID) in Canada earlier this year. The law has continuously expanded since it was introduced in 2016, bringing with it new ethical concerns at every step.
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Toronto’s youth mental-health services need major reorganization, experts say
Warning: This story contains graphic details about suicide and suicidal ideation.
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Is art therapy an effective coping mechanism for mental illnesses?
Angel Fonesca, an emerging photographer, creates art that reflects what he is going through to inspire others.
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Yoga training course on Danforth aims to reach more youth by ‘teaching the teachers’
A specialized training session at Yoga Sanctuary Academy is designed for daycare workers, yoga instructors and elementary and high-school teachers.
Mental Health
Here’s what you need to know about pharmacists’ new prescribing powers in Ontario
Expanding pharmacists' abilities can fix some problems with the health-care system — but new problems may emerge.
Mental Health
When students feel stressed amid exams, these therapists reach out a paw
Therapy dogs are helping Toronto students manage their stress during university exams, and research shows it's working.
Mental Health
Therapy centre looking for more support from new mayor
Full Circle is trying to help people with mental health issues with the resources the art therapy centre has.
Mental Health
Protecting the environment, a new journey that starts with education
With a new conference of The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication taking place from Feb. 15 to 17, much attention is being paid to developing environmental awareness in the next generation to protect the environment and improve sustainable development.
Mental Health
Shift to post-secondary life is massive and under-discussed, therapist and students say
Post-secondary students’ mental health is often affected by the pressures they face when entering a new environment without a ‘hand to hold,' a York University student says.
Arts & Life
When immigrant seniors feel isolated, Toronto’s libraries can offer help
The Toronto Public Library has several programs to help isolated newcomers settle in the city, but staff say those who need the support may not know about it.
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We are expected to always be strong and brave, says male university athlete on mental health
The physical and emotional strain that is put on male athletes is often overlooked, and builds a dangerous stigma that men should be “strong” and “masculine,” a psychotherapist specialized in men’s mental health said.
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