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Podcasts

The Stigma of Mainstream Mental Health

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Fae Johnstone

S3E22 of The Conversation Piece

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Hope You're Well

Viral Symptoms: The Rise of Mental Health Diagnosis Videos on TikTok

March 17, 2022May 17, 2022 - by Emily Baron Cadloff

The trend suggests more openness around disorders, but experts worry it’s gone too far

Podcasts

The Evolution of Workout Videos: Episode 4 of The Deep Dive

February 10, 2022February 24, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

In early 2021, as gyms remained shuttered and wet weather made walks almost unbearable, Carine Abouseif found herself reaching for the nostalgia of the home workout—and she isn’t alone

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Mind the Gap

January 11, 2022February 23, 2022 - by Glynis Ratcliffe

Brain Canada is addressing gaps in mental health research funding with new initiatives

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Health / January/February 2022

Textual Healing: The Novel World of Bibliotherapy

January 7, 2022April 30, 2022 - by Katrya Bolger

How literature is helping people navigate mental health issues

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Podcasts

Surrendering to our Discomfort

November 17, 2021December 15, 2021 - by Mark Henick

S3E10 of The Conversation Piece Podcast

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Education / November 2021

Inside the Mental Health Crisis Facing College and University Students

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Simon Lewsen

Campuses are offering more wellness programming than ever before, so why are rates of student mental illness on the rise?

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Health

All Booked Up: The Frustrations of Finding a Black Therapist

October 5, 2021April 22, 2022 - by Alicia Lue

Racism’s mental health fallout is staggering. But Black Canadians aren’t finding the care they need

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Podcasts

World Alzheimer’s Day

September 22, 2021December 15, 2021 - by Damian Rogers

S3E6 of The Conversation Piece Podcast

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Society

Anxious about Going Back to “Normal”? You’re Not Alone

July 26, 2021February 13, 2022 - by Jadine Ngan

After more than a year of lockdowns, not everyone is ready to return to their prepandemic lives

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