“I can actually see the shapes of the leaves on the trees!” I exclaimed to my doctor while gazing out the window. I was 12 years old and just got my first pair of glasses. My vision had been impaired long enough for me to not realize what I was missing. The same thing happened … Read more
33 percent of Americans say they’ve used TikTok, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. That means the number of Americans using the short video-sharing app has grown by at least 12 percentage points since 2021. Social media platforms like TikTok have come under scrutiny recently, with child advocates and lawmakers saying the … Read more
The account for “Sesame Street’s” famous red muppet, Elmo, took to X on Monday to ask users a seemingly straightforward question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The inquiry was met with an outpouring of angst and existential dread form thousands of social media users who told Elmo things aren’t actually going … Read more
First Nations leaders held an emergency meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a mental health crisis they warn could get even worse without government help. Nishnawbe Aski Nation says there has been an alarming spate of suicides and suicide attempts in the northern Ontario First Nations it represents. That includes the suicides of a … Read more
In May 2021, Heather Sosa, a Vancouver resident, received distressing news from her husband’s medical professionals — they diagnosed him with a mental illness and admitted him to a hospital out of fear for his safety. But as time unfolded, it became apparent that the initial diagnosis was incorrect. Contrary to the earlier assessment, Heather’s … Read more
It’s not always easy to see the glass as half full, but my dad is one of those people who can focus on the small rays of sunshine in even the darkest of times. Perhaps his bright outlook on life stems from his love of art, which is a passion that he’s embraced since he … Read more
If you want your kids to excel at a subject in school, you help them with their homework or hire a tutor. If you want them to be resilient, or able to recover from disappointment and handle stress, the path is less straightforward. In her new book “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide … Read more
What is Dopamine Dressing? Dopamine dressing is simply using the power of a great outfit to feel good! Like all choices in life, our clothes have the power to make us feel better or worse. When you look good, you feel good – our posture changes, you smile more, feel more confident and the effect … Read more
The amount of time you spend online or on your phone can be linked to lower levels of mental health or dissatisfaction in friendships and relationships. But new data from Statistics Canada finds there could be a possible sweet spot for how long you can use digital technology without too much impact — though some … Read more
When you’re a mega-star with a long list of gigs and shows, self-care can easily fall off of the to-do list; but not for Usher. Taking care of himself, especially mentally, seems to be one of the R&B star’s top priorities. Usher Raymond IV, more commonly known as Usher, plans to prioritize his self care, … Read more
