Elemental Magazine
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Spearheaded by Grad Minds, Elemental is the official tri-campus mental health magazine at the University of Toronto with contributions from students, staff, and faculty.
The initiative is aimed at promoting mental health awareness and fostering a strong community of support at the University and beyond through an educational, collaborative, and empowering communication platform.
Elemental Magazine
4d ago
The following is based on an interview conducted with Professor Jane Freeman, the founding Director of the School of Graduate Studies’ Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) at the University of Toronto. A Senior Fellow of Massey College and a member of the Stratford Festival’s ..read more
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4d ago
As you wait in the patient room of Dr. Andrew Simone’s Toronto-based dermatology practice, you can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. It has been months, years, or even decades since you began suffering that par- ticular skin condition, and yet many months remain from a dermatolo- gist ..read more
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4d ago
Last fall, I interviewed The PEARS Project co-direc- tors about their advocacy work and the ways in which PEARS fosters hope and resilience in the student community. Emma Biaminte (she/her) is an under- graduate double-major in diaspora and transnation- al studies and environmental ethics, with a ..read more
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4d ago
Smartphones are taking a toll on our mental health. Many spend a lot of time scrolling aimlessly through social media or getting distracted by yet another notification. But what if we could harness the power of technology to boost our mental health instead of undermining it? This article will ..read more
Elemental Magazine
11M ago
How many times a day would you say you check your phone? And how many of those times would you say you experience feelings of anxiety? Some would say that these are in direct correlation—but it doesn’t have to necessarily be this way. Every day, a host of new apps and technologies arrive at our ..read more
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11M ago
After nearly two years of intermittent lockdowns and movement restrictions, physical activity is increasingly recognized as essential to wellbeing. Those who remained active throughout the pandemic reported more positive mental health and fewer psychological problems.1 It is, however, always ..read more
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11M ago
The last two years have been stresfful and difficult for many of us. It is natural to feel a loss of control in the present and worry about how that will translate into the future. Journaling is a great way to manage stress and anxiety because writing out our worst fears on paper tends to make ..read more
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11M ago
Have you participated in any physical activities this week? It is well understood that physical activities are beneficial for our physical and mental health. For example, you may feel happier, more relaxed, and more energetic after exercising. Physical activity is important for everyone, and it ..read more
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11M ago
As we enter the third year of a global pandemic, researchers have begun to examine how new societal norms have impacted neurodiverse individuals. For people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the pandemic has led to “unprecedented challenges” associated with increased social ..read more
Elemental Magazine
11M ago
In 2008, the summer between my first and second year at the University of Toronto (U of T), I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I will never forget the crisis that motivated me to find help on campus. Throughout my first year at school, I felt a growing pressure, like someone was slowly ..read more