Stories on mental health
Mental Health
Airdrie shelter provides support for domestic violence victims
Since 2021, Airdrie POWER has aided more than 250 female victims of domestic violence seek healing and therapy. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
Life
‘Gaining purpose and perspective’: Tarot reading in Calgary with Lilith Strega
For three years, Lilith Strega has been spiritually guiding Calgarians through tarot card readings at Higher Grounds Cafe. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Microdosing psilocybin: Varied experiences highlight mental health impacts
Magic mushrooms, as they’re known, are an illegal psychedelic substance in Canada; the sale or possession can lead to large fines or even imprisonment. However, these laws do not stop many from procuring this funky [ READ MORE ]
Junior & Amateur Sports
‘Happy Tears’: SuperHEROS helps disabled children achieve hockey dreams
When Karen Kelm’s son Noah first stepped on the ice at a SuperHEROS practice, all she and her husband Mike could do was cry. Noah has a rare disease that affects his speech and cognitive function, but he had always wanted to be a hockey player. Now, years later, Noah attends every SuperHEROS practice living his dream. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Calgary Nigerians tackle mental health issues
As mental health becomes a huge topic in Canada, some societies are not as open to embracing those suffering from conditions such as depression, anxiety, and mental health issues.
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Life
Navigating loneliness during the holidays
With Thanksgiving approaching, international students are talking about how the holidays affect their emotional well-being while being far from home. Recent and long-term immigrants reported higher levels of loneliness than those born in Canada. A [ READ MORE ]
City
Housing crisis leaves students struggling
According to an online report by Rentals.ca, the cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment in Edmonton is now as much as rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Calgary and experts say that is unsustainable. Similar [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Moving on from substance abuse
Years of battling against addiction can change a person. However, many individuals are able to overcome their struggles and use their insight to help others. According to Daily Commercial News, in terms of regular use [ READ MORE ]
Life
Breaking age barriers in the dance community
This story shows how adults prove you can still try and do something new regardless of age. [ READ MORE ]
Life
The mental health trip: Expanding your mind through psychedelics
Turning a gloomy, dark grey cloud into bright, vibrant colours—could psychedelic drugs be the future of mental health treatment? [ READ MORE ]