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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…
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…
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…
MENTAL HEALTH
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Unseen Battles: The Story You Don’t Hear Until You Listen
“I lost everything. The sky was getting meaner and meaner. The sun was no longer shining.” Everyone carries their own battles, and you don’t realize how heavy they are until someone tells you. That…
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