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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,…
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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…
YOUCAN Youth Services
YOUCAN Youth Services has been relentless in their mission of helping at risk youth achieve their full potential and becoming economically independent. One of the ways that YOUCAN helps youth accomplish this is through their…
Strategies to Manage Anxiety Attacks
Experiencing an anxiety attack can be scary, and symptoms can vary from person to person. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to help you deal with these intense moments and minimize their impact. This article will…
Manifestation On The Rise With Gen Z
If you're a parent of a teenager, you may have heard them talking about manifesting, angel numbers, tarot cards, and crystals. Manifesting and other spiritual elements are all of the rage with Gen Z. A…
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,…
Tips for A Chill School Year
It’s that time of year again. School supply shopping and the rush to get in those last-minute trips to the lake before the school bell rings for the first day back to class. As a…
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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…
