Most times, when we transition from high school to college, there is a shift in our focus where we begin concentrating more intensely on the academic aspects of college and end up foregoing little things that make us happy and content through our days. If not for all, that was my experience, at least ..read more

In my day to day experience, I am incredibly fortunate to work in a female-driven industry and have been surrounded throughout my life by powerful and strong women leaders. When I thought about writing a blog for International Women’s Day, I first wondered if women even needed a day anymore - we have come so far, and what would be the purpose of drawing attention to such a large group of people? We have the Barbie movie after all ..read more

When we are procrastinating, avoiding exercise or some other habit we want to create, or avoiding taking on a difficult project … the underlying cause is rarely what we think it is. We think that all we need to do is do the thing we’re avoiding, and stop procrastinating. Simple! But then when we fail, we wonder what’s wrong with us. The problem is that we aren’t really addressing the real cause. We’re addressing the symptom, and while there are tactics that can help with the symptom, they rarely last for very long ..read more

This month we celebrate the incredible history of Black Canadians who uplifted our society by standing for mental health. mindyourmind was inspired by Pioneers of Black Mental Health #BHMMAC2023, created by the McMaster University Counselling team, that shines a light on the foundational work of so many Black pioneers who have impacted the stigma and effects of mental health and wellness.  ..read more

Recently, one of my best friends experienced a health crisis, and we weren’t sure if they would make it out. The experience was scary and shocking and still feels really big into the ongoing recovery. In the midst of this experience, I had incredible people who showed up in my life to support me, many who surprised me. At the same time, others who I expected would be there for me, weren’t. It felt like some people didn’t know how to help, and I often didn’t have the words or energy to let them know what I needed ..read more

Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed or stressed, I love watching cute animal videos. There's something magical about how peaceful and heartwarming animals can be and they never fail to put a smile on my face. Recently, I stumbled upon some amazing videos on Instagram, and I want to share my top five favourites with you today! These are perfect to watch on a gloomy day or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Self-Care Reminder ..read more

Black History Month is an important time for us to raise awareness of Black initiatives, educate ourselves on the history of racial inequality present in Canada, and learn how it is still prevalent today. Mental health care is one of the major sectors where this racial inequality is widespread. Many Black Canadian youth face hurdles in accessing resources, information and services for their mental wellbeing. This month, we are highlighting 4 Canada-wide resources that center and cater to Black youth in their advocacy for youth mental health and wellness ..read more

We had the privilege of speaking with Armand King, the Founder and Director of Program Development at Walk With Me Impact located in San Diego, California. This organization is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges that at-risk youth face by providing curriculum-based services, training, and resources ..read more

How many days do you wake up excited for life, stoked to be alive and take on the day’s challenges? If your answer is “often,” then congratulations! That’s an amazing way to live life — but you’re in the minority. Most people are unenthusiastic about their lives, not looking forward to what the day has in store. That’s not a bad thing — if that’s how you’re feeling, it’s just how you’re feeling. There isn’t a “right” way to be. That said, if you’d like to be more stoked about life, then there are ways to cultivate that. We’ll explore some of those ways in this post ..read more

Helen Knott is from Northern British Columbia and is renowned as a writer, activist, poet, advocate, and social worker. Her heritage background is Dene Zaa, Nehiyaw, and mixed Euro-descent, and her work has appeared in numerous magazines, including CBC Arts and Red Rising Magazine. In her debut novel, In My Own Moccasins, Knott tackles addiction, gender-based abuse, and her personal rehabilitation journey ..read more