Social environment is a key influence in chance of developing a mental illness.
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As technology continues to make the world a smaller place, psychologists have noticed that some mental illnesses are diagnosed differently from culture to culture.
While the field of psychology is relatively young, concepts relating to mental health and mental illness stretch back thousands of years.
Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz talks about how mental illness could be killing your sex drive.
With the mainstreaming of feminism, do women still face barriers when entering the labour market? And how has the labour market responded in turn?
With a recent string of drug overdoses in Kanata claiming the lives of teenagers Chloe Kotval and Teslin Russell, the fentanyl crisis is knocking on the door of the nation’s capital.
Are Canadian universities doing their part when it comes to encouraging debate and cultivating ideas?
Canada’s silence on this issue speaks volumes. Without taking a firm stance on abortion abroad, the Liberal government is in fact taking a stance—one that goes entirely against what Prime Minister Trudeau pledged to defend on the campaign trail.
How do your past Valentine’s Day experiences measure up to these tales of woe and happiness?
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates or romance. You can make time for friendship as well.
If you want to be informed and explore this sultry subject matter without leaving a digital footprint, then you can always mix a hot toddy and curl up with one of these revealing reads.
“I always say I learned way more off campus than what I did on. It’s about figuring out who you are, because self-awareness is the number one thing in my opinion.”—Sue McGarvie.
Just like with the hippie counterculture, the mainstream could learn something from the BDSM subculture and their strict emphasis on safe, sane, and consensual relationships that don’t take anything for granted.
Is cap and trade really an efficient way to combat climate change, and how will this system affect Ontarians in the long run?
When it comes to these rankings, there’s a lot more at stake than the decision of a single high school student. In reality, the well-being of the universities can hang in the balance as well.
These holiday-themed concoctions will definitely put you in the mood for singing carols, putting up decorations, and wrapping presents.
How do you celebrate the holiday season? U of O students tell us about their personal family traditions.
The poem “I’ll (Not) Be Home For Christmas” is a direct juxtaposition of Indigenous and settler children’s lives.
Finalists of our 2016 Ugly Christmas Sweater contest.
Here are just a few things you can do to make your solitary holiday season a special one.
While the holiday season is known for shopping sales and fulfilling wish lists, make sure you spend time thinking of others in need too.
“Exploring one’s sexuality is a vital and important part of growing up and learning about ourselves and our bodies. Any such exploration, however, must be done consensually for all parties involved.”
“The First World War veterans are all gone, the Second World War veterans are in their 90s, so there is a changing face of who the veterans are and who is celebrating Remembrance Day.”
While Canada has committed to resettling more Syrian refugees than any other country besides Germany, has it been able to provide them with a true home?
Guide to food delivery apps, namely, Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Skip the Dishes
