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Mental Health

An illustration of a person floating between lined paper in the middle of writing “Dear Diary” on the top margin.
Health

Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health?

June 9, 2023September 8, 2023 - by Anne Thériault

Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care

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June 2023 / Society

As a Therapist, I Know What’s Breaking Couples Up

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 - by Andrew Sofin

How relationships come to an end and the scourge of the smartphone

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A black-and-white photograph of an empty prison cell.
Justice

People Waiting for Trial Keep Dying in Prison. Can Our Corrections System Be Fixed?

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 - by Geena Mortfield

Arrested for shoplifting and theft, TJ McConnell was jailed in the Edmonton Remand Centre. Four months later, he was dead

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A photo illustration of the book cover for "Your Consent is Not Required" by Rob Wipond against a blue gradient background.
Health

Why Are So Many Psychiatric Patients Forcibly Detained and Treated?

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 - by Rob Wipond

Governments and treatment providers don’t want to publicly expose “the dark heart” of our mental health system, experts say

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Health

Why We Made Fewer Memories during the Pandemic

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 - by Jadine Ngan

Monotony and anxiety wrought havoc on our brains. Can we bounce back?

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Health

The Mental Health Crisis on the Other End of the Phone

January 20, 2023May 29, 2023 - by Inori Roy

Remote work has transformed the already challenging overnight shift for crisis hotline operators into a deeply lonely one

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A therapist speaking to a couch with spikes on it.
Memoir

Who Gets to Be Mentally Ill?

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 - by K. J. Aiello

Today, people talk about seeing a therapist like they’re going to the dentist. But our compassion around mental health still excludes the people who need it most

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Memoir

I Spent My Life Avoiding Thrills. Then My Son Discovered Roller Coasters

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 - by Irina Dumitrescu

What have I missed out on because I’ve mistaken someone else’s fear for my own good sense?

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Technology

Cancel Culture and the Pressures of Being a Teen Online

July 22, 2022January 24, 2023 - by Thivya Jeyapalan

Demanding accountability is important. But cancellations may lead to missing out on meaningful conversations

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Arts & Culture / June 2022

Who Does Sarah Polley Think She Is?

May 17, 2022January 6, 2023 - by Sarah Liss

She first gained fame as a child actor. The writer and director has been confronting the traumas of these early experiences ever since

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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