Learnings from the Oxfam Canada “Inclusive Child Care For All” Summit
By Leisha Toory, General Member Oxfam Canada’s “Inclusive Child Care For All Summit” goal is to strengthen the childcare movement and its intersectional analysis of the childcare challenges faced by women who have been historically excluded from the formal childcare sector. The summit aims to create space for women from underrepresented groups, including Black, racialized, […]
Putting an end to Period Poverty
By: Julia Smith, General Member Period poverty is a global issue that affects those who menstruate. In Canada, menstruation typically begins between the ages of 11 and 14, and estimates suggest that the average woman spends upwards of 6 years menstruating over the course of her lifetime. However, despite being a natural biological process, periods […]
Virtual schooling – What needs to be done from the Perspective of a Student
By Julia Smith, General Member Today, we students live in a society where technology and media are easily accessible. It seems like everyone is always on some kind of tablet, phone, or device. In a 2015 study on Screen Time for students by Public Health Ontario, they recommended that kids ages 5-17 should have limited […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
By Julia Smith, General Member Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association to increase openness and awareness about mental health challenges, and has been celebrated since 1951. This year, the event will take place from May 1st to 7th. After three years of pandemic-related restrictions, lockdowns, vaccines, […]
Worldwide Mental Health Initiatives
By Christine Wincentaylo, General Member Sharing programs, initiatives, and not-for-profits across the globe is an excellent way to highlight global innovations that are creating changes. Sadly, due to stigmatization, most countries struggle to find the funding and support to create programs and initiatives. In 2019, “one in every eight people, or 970 million people around […]
STI Awareness Month
By: Mindalynn Frelick, General Member April is a beautiful month full of sunshine and springtime fun. It is also STI awareness month, so it’s important to take some time to learn about sexual safety, especially if you are exploring it for the first time. This post is a quick overview of what STIs look like […]
The Importance of Immunizations
By Julia Smith, General Member World Immunization Week is observed annually in the last week of April to spread awareness about the importance that vaccines play in protecting people of all ages against preventable disease, in a safe and effective way. Immunizations are one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions in history, preventing millions […]
Benefits of Integrated Youth Services
By Jillian Stringer, General Member We are on the brink of a new era in mental health care. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the need to prioritize the mental well-being of our youth has become an urgent and pressing matter. The current state of the youth mental health system is plagued […]
Easy Meals from Tiktok
By Christine Wincentaylo, General Member Being a student I try to meal prep quick and easy meals since my schedule is constantly changing! I am always looking for new dishes that hold a lot of nutrition for my busy weeks! Check these dishes out or share them with a friend. Breakfast Dishes Lemon Pie Chia […]
Healthy Lifestyle Habits: Why are they so Important?
By Julia Smith, General Member Physical and mental wellness includes more than good health. Personal wellness is achieved through smart lifestyle choices and our routines related to sleep, diet, physical activity, hygiene, and relaxation. I am committed to mental and physical wellness. For the past 6 years, I have been dancing. I have worked my […]
