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How Smoking Affects Your Brain, Especially If You Start Young
We all know smoking hurts your lungs, but did you know it actually rewires your brain? Nicotine hits your brain in just 10 seconds, flooding it with dopamine,the chemical that makes you feel good. For teens,…
Puberty Is Difficult, Especially When It Happens Early
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…
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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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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.…
Looksmaxxing – Teenage Boys Are “Ascending” Online, But at What Cost?
Teenage Boys Are “Ascending” Online, But at What Cost? On TikTok and YouTube, teenage boys are being told they can “ascend,” transform their faces, bodies and status, if they are willing to push far enough. “Nothing could…
So, Gen Z doesn’t drink? $830 Million Wiped Off Liquor Market
Nearly $830 billion has been erased from the market value of the world’s largest beer, wine, and spirits companies over the past four years, according to a Bloomberg tracking index. For an industry built on consistency, ritual, and…
The Truth About Winter Blues and SAD Every Canadian Needs to Know
Winter can be tough. For many Canadians, shorter days, colder temperatures, and less sunlight bring more than just winter blues; they can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). How Common is SAD in Canada? According to the…
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Saskatchewan NDP calls on Provincial to rehire Prairie Harm Reduction workers
Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.
Canada remains more safe for women than the U.S. despite rising domestic violence
The Women, Peace and Security Index ranks Canada 16 out of 181 countries, up one place from the year before
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Drug Dealer: From Prescription Painkillers to Heroin
“We love incorporating Macklemore’s music into our programming at the Orchard. He’s such an awesome example of…
Fire Safety; How to Prepare for Wildfire Season
As residents of Alberta, we are no strangers to the threat of wildfires, especially during the dry summer months…
Protecting Your Privacy Online: Essential Tips for Establishing Boundaries in the Digital Age
The digital age has brought many advantages, but it has also brought new challenges when it comes to protecting our privacy. With the amount of personal information shared online, it is more important than ever to understand how to establish online boundaries and protect our privacy….
June is Men’s Mental Health Month: A Call to Action from SOS Safety Magazine
As June unfolds, so too does an opportunity of critical importance: Men’s Mental Health Month. Here at SOS Safety Magazine…
Heroic Decision By Wheat Kings Saves Life In Mental Health Crisis
It was a routine Tuesday for Calder Anderson and his three teammates, Jake Chiasson, Nolan Ritchie, and Ben Thornton….
Not Alone: The Tyler Smith Story
Tyler Smith is 24 years old and originally from Leduc, Alberta. Learn more about his story.
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You?
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.
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?