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5 Books on Mental Health I Want to Read

I’ve made it a point this year to branch out and read books on different topics. It can be so easy to fall into a particular genre of books and never branch out. Particularly when, if you are like me, working or studying, or doing both full time, and reading becomes your get away from the stress of everything else. You get comfortable in a particular genre that you know is exciting and enjoyable, that forcing yourself to find something new can be daunting. Additionally, my case, a part of me gets scared that I am going to be disappointed…

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Music

Winter Blues Playlist

As temperatures in many places in the world continue to drop, the freezing cold and grey landscapes tend to sap the energy out of us. There’s lethargy from staying inside to avoid the cold; and infinite pain from braving the blistering winds when you do go outside. Let’s face it, winter can be a major downer. Seasonal depression is a very real thing. Remember to keep practicing self care, whether it’s curling up in the warmth for a much needed nap, indulging in some of your favourite foods, spending time with your loved ones, or just spending some quality time…

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Music

World Mental Health Day Playlist

Today is World Mental Health day. In light of this, we’re putting up a playlist consisting of songs that candidly centre around various artists’ mental health and mental illnesses. It is by no means easy to discuss one’s mental health, especially if dealing with mental illness, unfortunately due to the stigma surrounding it for many years. Days like today remind us that there is still a lot of work to do in the way of mental illness visibility, and providing resources for those of us who suffer. Music, particularly artists who are brave enough to express their most vulnerable thoughts…

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