by Anonymous
My whole life, well until I was about 19, I had perfect skin. I am not trying to brag, I am trying to establish that skin was not something I lay awake at night contemplating. If anything, I rarely thought about my […]
by Alisha H.
Image source: https://assembly.malala.org/stories/why-we-dont-talk-about-mental-health-in-pakistan
As a first-generation immigrant, I considered vulnerability a weakness. “Log kia kahen kay?” my parents would caution me in Urdu, our native language. “What will people say?”
At the risk of disappointing […]
Join us in the creation of our newest resource book on the 6 dimensions of health!
Are you an organization or individual passionate about youth mental health and wellness? If so, we want to invite you to be a part of our newest project – a […]
Celebrating Pride and Prioritizing Mental Health!
In June of 2023, The NYAC hosted a Pride Month Panel during #PrideMonth, bringing together incredible voices from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and advocates.
Featured in this panel were Lee Kelly (she/her), program facilitator at Quadrangle NL […]
The NYAC is proud to launch their survey aiming to learn more about student opinions on their experiences with their school’s wellness services.
Results of this survey will help the NYAC understand the state of mental health resource accessibility for students across Canada so they can […]
by Rougayyah J.
The day has finally arrived. A moment I had been waiting for since I entered my first year lecture hall. The end of undergrad. I had been counting down the days so eagerly, checking off every date in my calendar […]
by Eden A.
CW: Needles
When we search the web for information about tattoos, a common question comes up. “Is it normal to feel sick after getting a tattoo?” Before we get into any details about what the tattoo flu is, […]
by Eden A.
An opioid is a substance that acts on the receptors to make effects, positive or negative. Opioids, also called narcotics, are classic drugs that work together to relieve various kinds of pain in humans. These receptors are a region of tissue in the […]
by Shirin M.
Every mental disorder in a single book—convenient right? Well not exactly.
This book is known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and it helps mental health professionals diagnose patients with mental disorders. The DSM breaks down each disorder into a checklist of […]
by Eden A.
Studies demonstrate that being part of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community can affect one’s mental well-being. There are more risks of feeling unsafe with people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community compared to individuals who are heterosexual. Individuals in […]
