C-PTSD & PTSD
by Eden A
A few years back, I was diagnosed with PTSD, then it wasn’t until early on, a couple of months later, another psychiatrist mentioned it was C-PTSD I […]
NYAC presents in the Experimental Science Talks of the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
The NYAC is proud to share their presentation titled: Advancing Adolescents: AI Applications in Youth Mental Health. In April, Laetitia Satam, Joshua Bell, and Eden Agulnik from our Core council joined the Douglas Research Institute to share the unique perspectives on the Artificial Intelligence space in youth mental health and the role of technology […]
Work-Life Balance
by Rougayyah J
As the school year begins to come to an end, many are preparing for summer internships, employment, programs […]
What Are You Grateful For Today? A Reflective Piece About Gratitude
by Rougayyah J
Gratitude. The act of showing appreciation and feeling thankful. I have heard this term many times growing […]
NYAC Releases Results of the Pan-Canadian School Wellness Opinion Survey
The NYAC is proud to release the results of their survey, which data collection was active through the spring of 2023 to the fall of 2024. A total of 80 students from coast to coast participated. Here are a few key takeaways:
1. Post-secondary schools tend to offer a variety of mental health and […]
The Power of Perception
by Anonymous
Image source: https://youmatter.world/en/perception-worldview-sustainability-climate/
I have a theory about well adjusted people, people with good mental health. I believe that they demonstrate amazing self regulation when it comes to their perception and interpretation. Some emotions are […]
Meaning Of Semi-Colon
by Eden A
TW- mental illness, suicide
The semi-colon isn’t just a punctuation mark, but it marks that the author’s story is not over yet and there is still more to tell. This shows the […]
Travel Pt. 1 – A Journey Through Life & Self-Discovery
by Rougayyah J.
Wanderlust – a strong desire to travel according to definition. For as long as I can remember, I was always fascinated by the idea of visiting new places, seeing unique sites and experiencing a completely different life. The thrill of the […]
Childhood Trauma Shaping Adulthood
by Eden A
Trauma refers to psychological and emotional stress to a specific event that may be triggering. It’s characterized by fear and can range from a traumatic event. When an individual is going through trauma it can impact thoughts and behaviors. There are […]
My Butterfly Tattoo
by Eden A
It was a Saturday in the afternoon of April, 22nd 2023.
I packed my bag with a water bottle, keys, and phone and rushed out the door. I was scared to take public transit alone but wanted to face my fears. My co-worker couldn’t […]
