There are lots of reasons you should be monitoring your mental health at this time of the year. While a new semester can be exciting, it also means adjustment. The…
5 Mental Health Apps for Students
How to Help Someone Who Is Thinking about Suicide (SAFEtalk)
[Trigger warning: discussion of suicide] Last term, I had the opportunity of attending a Suicide Alertness Workshop through a trained facilitator from the Gerstein Crisis Centre. The workshop was called SAFEtalk and…
How to Beat “Blue Monday”
I was recently scrolling through Twitter when I stumbled upon a trending topic that intrigued me. From friends to strangers and many organizations, I found that quite a lot of…
Breaking Up With Digital Media
Ever find yourself in a social situation and you wonder how different it would be if nobody had the option of going on their cell phones? Imagine being at a…
Technology, Entertainment, Design, and Empowered Women at TEDxRyersonU
TEDxRyersonU held their second annual women conference two weeks ago in none other than Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone. The space was rearranged to create a small, intimate stage for three…
Ryerson Student Adela Zyfi Wins National Award
Adela Zyfi first got involved with the Speaking Your Language Program in her first semester of her first year at Ryerson University. Her sister told her that there would be…
Art Heals: An Intervention in Sexual Violence
[trigger warning: discussion of sexual violence] It’s not everyday that you get to meet incredible artists that leave an everlasting impact on your life, which is why I was so…
Saying Hello to the Short Days of Winter and My Low Mood That Comes With It
When you leave your evening class this week, don’t be shocked to walk outside into complete darkness. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the time when the days get…
A Positive Space for A Positive Mind
Our surroundings have a huge impact on us. Even things that we don’t see, such as the junk we store in cupboards or clothes we haven’t worn in years that…
Join Ryerson Mood Routes: Get Moving, Get Grounded, Get Lifted
Mood Routes, a Ryerson Student Affairs initiative, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mood Walks program, encourages us to get outside not just for physical activity, but to de-stress,…