Friday, January 27, 2023Are Our Brains Sabotaging Sustainable Action? A blog post by Anna StoneAre Our Brains Sabotaging Sustainable Action? A blog post by Anna Stone Anna Stone published a blog post in Mochi4ThePlanet discussing our brain's cognitive limitations surrounding climate... MoreThursday, March 10, 2022What is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? A Blog by Joshua RemediosWhat is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? By Joshua Remedios Self-compassion could be a wellness tool for students It is no secret that university presents multiple stressors, such as academic demands, homesickness, and burnout. Students can be self-critical and harsh towards themselves in times of stress and uncertainty. Not... MoreThursday, February 17, 2022Turning Pain Into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience by Alicia McVarnockTurning Pain into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience By Alicia McVarnock (Ph.D Candidate in Psychology) What does the road to resilience look like? Many people think of resilience as an individual trait. Something we either have, or we don’t. That’s why we give so much credit to people who have bounced back... MoreMonday, December 20, 2021Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Anna StoneThe Benefits of Happiness: Research Suggests Positive Emotions Can Reduce the Likelihood of Developing Anxiety and Depressive Disorders By Anna Stone Edited by Dr. Johanna Peetz and Dr. Marina Milyavskaya I am a graduate student studying Psychology, and a researcher at the Mental Health and Well-Being Training Hub (MeWeRTH) at Carleton University.... MoreThursday, May 27, 2021Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Lindsay HealeyWhen mental illness kills By Lindsay Healey In 2020, a Nova Scotian man, Richard Maidment, was awarded his wife’s life insurance money after she was murdered. Outrage ensued nation-wide, because Richard was the one who killed his wife. However, Richard was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder, NCR for short, for... MoreWednesday, May 19, 2021Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Christine TulkMental Health Stigma in the Workplace By Christine Tulk For many individuals struggling with mental health problems, maintaining employment and prospering in their careers is an important concern. In recent years, there has been a lot of media attention regarding the negative impact of mental health stigma, which can be a devastating form of... MoreWednesday, May 12, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Sarah Enouy and Kimia FardfiniThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, May 5, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Isabella BossomThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, April 28, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Ramona CharbelThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, April 21, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Natasha MaltaisThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More