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Saskatoon Case Raises Questions About Bullying in Canada
A Saskatoon teen who admitted to setting a fellow student on fire inside a high school hallway has been sentenced to the maximum youth penalty of three years for attempted murder. The court heard the friendship between…
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…
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,…
I NEED HELP: TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION
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…
How To Live Better With ADHD
Ahh, yes, living with ADHD - whether you're new to your diagnosis, saw a video online that had you going, "Welp, that sounds like me," or you've been long since diagnosed but are seemingly always…
Introducing the Isumajunnattiarniq App: A New Digital Tool for Supporting Mental Health in Nunavut
In an era where mental health resources are more important than ever, access to culturally relevant tools can make a world of difference—especially in remote communities like Nunavut. This is where the Isumajunnattiarniq app steps in, offering…
Suicide Prevention Day: Raising Awareness and Offering Hope
September 10th, marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, reducing the stigma surrounding it, and offering support to those who need it. Suicide is one of the leading causes of…
Sports Fan Depression
Undoubtedly, the Edmonton Oilers' playoff run has been a standout, one of the most thrilling in recent memory! As a dedicated Edmonton Oilers fan, you must have been on an emotional rollercoaster during this playoff…
Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month: A Commitment to Safety and Inclusion from SOS Safety Magazine
June is a month of vibrant celebration, reflection, and advocacy as we honor LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month. At SOS Safety Magazine, we are proud to stand with the LGBTQ2S+ community, celebrating the progress made and recognizing…
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Event against gender-based violence attracts supporters to Annapolis Royal
A tiny square of moose hide is a symbol of hope against gender-based violence, and a handful of people pinned that symbol to their lapels on May 14 at the…
Opinion: Investing in mental health is essential to Calgary’s safety and future
Calgarians want a city that is safe, healthy and resilient. Achieving that vision requires more than emergency response. It requires sustained investment in the community-based mental-health supports that prevent crises…
