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Body Hair Bullying: Should Parents Intervene?
“I always want my baby to feel beautiful and confident.” That’s how one mother explained her decision to remove her young daughter’s upper lip hair after the child came home from school upset, saying she had been…
$375M Ruling Against Meta: What It Means for Teens
A court in the United States issued a $375 million penalty to Meta after it determined that the platform knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed information about child sexual exploitation. “Meta has harnessed powerful and…
Teen Mental Health Is Getting Worse, Is Cannabis Part of the Problem?
Mental health challenges among teenagers in Ontario are rising at an alarming rate, and new research suggests cannabis use may be increasingly tied to that trend. A recent study from McMaster University found that psychological distress among teens has nearly…
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A Quick Guide to Healthy Relationships
What isn’t a healthy relationship? Power and control play a huge role in unhealthy relationships. If you feel like your partner… Blames you for their bad behavior or a bad day Is insecure or doesn’t…
Signs You May Have PTSD
PTSD, also known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, occurs when an overly distressing or traumatic event has happened in your life. Over the past few decades, more information about PTSD has come to the forefront. Unfortunately,…
6 Toxic Habits in a Relationship People Think Are Normal
1. The Relationship Scorecard What’s the habit: If the person you’re dating continues to bring up errors you’ve made in the past, they’re keeping score. When both people are doing this it’s called the ‘relationship…
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Puberty is hard, and experiencing it at an early age of 8, it can make an already difficult stage even more intense. Rapid physical changes, from breast development to menstruation, happen alongside emotional growth, identity…
From Teen Burnout to Olympic Gold: Alysa Liu ‘Putting Mental Health First’
At 13 years old, Alysa Liu became the youngest U.S. women’s national champion in more than two decades. By 16, she had competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and was widely considered one…
Healthy or Harmful? Social Media Health Fads Put Teens at Risk
Teens are scrolling, liking, and sharing, but what happens when social media starts shaping how they see their bodies? From trendy diets to viral waist-measuring challenges, young people are increasingly exposed to messages that equate…
New National Strategy Aims to Protect Boys’ and Men’s Mental and Physical Health
“Ottawa is launching a groundbreaking national strategy to improve men’s and boys’ health across Canada.” In 2024, nearly 75,000 Canadian men died prematurely, largely due to mental health issues, cancer, heart disease, and substance-related harm.…
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June is Men’s Mental Health Month: A Call to Action from SOS Safety Magazine
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Heroic Decision By Wheat Kings Saves Life In Mental Health Crisis
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Not Alone: The Tyler Smith Story
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Choosing the right therapist can be a crucial step to mental wellness. Finding someone who understands your needs, concerns and provides a comfortable and trusting therapeutic relationship is essential. This article will outline some key considerations to aid in your search for the right therapist.
Cast Your Vote — and Cheer On Our Scholarship Entrants!
Drug Dealer: From Prescription Painkillers to Heroin
Fire Safety; How to Prepare for Wildfire Season
Protecting Your Privacy Online: Essential Tips for Establishing Boundaries in the Digital Age
June is Men’s Mental Health Month: A Call to Action from SOS Safety Magazine
Heroic Decision By Wheat Kings Saves Life In Mental Health Crisis
Not Alone: The Tyler Smith Story
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You?