Why the New Year Can Feel Stressful Instead of Upliftingby Razia Gill, BASc Every January, we’re surrounded by New Year’s Resolution ideas urging us to improve in the new year: new habits, new bodies, new routines, new lives. While this practice is framed as...

When the Most “Wonderful Time of the Year” Feels Overwhelmingby Razia Gill, BASc For many, the holidays are portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and relaxation. Yet, others describe feeling stretched thin, emotionally flooded, and quietly...

When the Days Get Shorter:Understanding and Managing Seasonal Affective Disorderby Razia Gill, BASc What Is SAD?SAD usually shows up in late Fall or Winter when sunlight is scarce. Experiences can include:● Feeling down most of the day ● Low...

Halloween and Mental Health: When Fear is Fun vs. Overwhelmingby Razia Gill, BASc       For many, October is a season of excitement, marked by haunted houses, scary movies, costumes, and trick-or-treating. But for others, this time of year can...

Thriving Through the Transition:Research-Backed Tips for Adjusting to University Lifeby Razia Gill, BASc       Starting university is exciting! But let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re leaving home for the first time,...

Breaking the Doomscroll:How Limiting Screen Time Helps You Reconnect with the Present by Razia Gill, BASc         Introduction You pick up your phone just to check the weather. Twenty minutes later, you’re still scrolling and absorbing an...

“Man Up” Is Outdated:How Toxic Masculinity Affects Mental Wellness by Razia Gill, BASc       For generations, boys and men have been told to “man up”, “stop crying”, or “be tough.” These messages might seem harmless at first since teaching a...

Emotional Isolation:Why So Many Men Feel Alone, Even When They’re Notby Razia Gill, BASc       It’s possible to be surrounded by friends, family, and colleagues and still feel alone. Many men are familiar with this experience all too well....

The Pressure to Have a “Perfect Summer”: FOMO and Summer-Time Burnoutby Razia Gill      When we think of summer, we often imagine sunny vacations, patio dinners with friends, and spontaneous road trips. For many, it’s the season of freedom, fun,...

You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to go to Therapyby Razia Gill       Many people associate therapy with crisis: breakdowns, major life transitions, or intense distress. But psychotherapy has benefits even outside of mental health concerns. Research...