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TV Shows That Helped Me With My Mental Health
Connecting with loved ones, working out, and enjoying good food can be effective ways of boosting one’s mental health. However, for our volunteer, Rachel, It’s Netflix! Not only is it an affordable form of entertainment, but there’s really nothing like losing herself in her favourite show. Check out what’s on her list
Finding yourself: a journey to self-discovery
Whether spurred on by a milestone or significant life events, many of us will at some point set out on a quest for greater self-knowledge. In this article, Xiao Qing shares some actionable tips on how you can set sail on your self-discovery journey
How to set boundaries with friends
Just like with any relationship, boundaries in friendships help all parties keep the relationship healthy and intact. Once it feels off-balance to any person, it may unravel. In this article, Rebecca shares tips on setting boundaries with friends.
How childhood trauma manifests in our adult lives
Trigger Warning: Self-harm and domestic violence
There is so much strength in vulnerability because sharing our suffering gives a voice to those struggling in silence and makes others feel less alone. With that, one of our volunteer writers shares their story of how their childhood wounds manifested in their adult lives.
How has Calm Circles helped me in my mental health journey?
As a Calm Circles facilitator, Benny has provided a safe and non-judgmental space for many of our participants to share their thoughts and feelings while supporting their mental well-being. In this article, he shares how his experience with Calm Circles has helped him in his mental health journey.
It’s time we normalize conversations about suicide
Trigger warning: this article talks about suicidal thoughts and ideation
September is Suicide Prevention Month. In this article, Nikki addresses what suicidal thoughts / suicidal ideations are, how you should support a loved one who has confided in you that they are suicidal, what a safety plan is, and why we need to talk about this more.
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