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Mental Health Relationships Resilience Covid-19 Holidays Tips Self Friendships Psychology Family community Lonely loneliness 2 min read
9 Ways to Create an Unlonely Summer

Want more social connections? Follow these 9 simple strategies for having an unlonely summer. From group travel to community involvement, discover how...

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The Power of Cinema to Advance Our Understanding of Mental Health

Years ago at TIFF, I watched Man Facing Southeast, an Argentinian film that explored mental illness. This experience revealed how cinema can expand ou...

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Trauma Mental Health Depression Abuse Personality Disorder Relationships Resilience Disorders Parenting News Gun violence Canada Psychology Stress Family Suicide Grief communication healing loss 9 min read
Kenneth Law, merchant of death?

WARNING: This article discusses suicide. David Parfett's son committed suicide after purchasing poison online from Kenneth Law, who allegedly shipped...

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Ruthless Compassion: The Power to Be Kind but Not a Pushover

The world needs more empathy and compassion, but being kind doesn't mean being a pushover. Learn how to practice Ruthless Compassion and be truly kind...

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Sasha Velour Challenges the Lies About Drag Queens, Trans People, and Grooming

Sasha Velour challenges the lies about drag queens, trans people, and grooming. Sexual predators are protected by powerful institutions while LGBTQIA+...

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Matthew Perry Remembered: His Massive Talent, Huge Heart, and Terrible Demons

Matthew Perry is remembered for his talent and humour on screen and his strength battling addiction and supporting others off screen. Helping others r...

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The Many Dangers of Pop Psychology

Pop psychology may seem benign and even helpful, but being shallow and uninformed, it can cause substantial and lasting damage.

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Minds on Fire: The Mental Health Impact of Our Climate Crisis

The mental health impact of our climate crisis can't be underestimated. This season of wildfires in Canada has been unprecedented. Its trail of physi...

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The Prime Minister’s Divorce is None of My Business

Divorce is painful and personal. Regardless of whether we are in the public eye or a private citizen, our personal lives should not be other people's...

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The Other Side of Ghosting

Ghosting can be cruel and unfair. However, there are times when it may be necessary to set boundaries or protect ourselves. Closure isn't always possi...

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Getting Through Heartbreak

Getting through heartbreak is a journey of grief and growth. It is important to honour your grief, feel your emotions, and progress at your own pace.

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Why People With Power Refuse to Share

People with power and privilege often have a scarcity mindset, always wanting more. However, true satisfaction comes from connection, not greed. Embra...

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