In the fifth and final edition of our “Bridging the Mainstream-Ethnic Digital Divide in Covid-19 Literacy” project, we focused on the mental health impact COVID-19 has had on recent immigrants, as covered by ethnic media in comparison to mainstream media.
View More Ethnic Media Chip Away at Stigma of Mental Illness Amid Pandemic
The Brampton-based mental health organization SOCH focuses on addressing the stigma that South Asian men in Ontario face when dealing with mental health.
View More Men’s Forum Addresses Mental Health in South Asian Community
Vancouverite heads to Seoul International Buddhism Expo to learn how to help new immigrants resettle in Canada with mindful wellness programs.
View More On a Mindful Wellness Mission To Help New Immigrants Resettle
A study by Bengali Information and Employment Services shows the causes behind the high suicide rate among Bangladeshi youth could be attributed to a lack of communication with family, racism, and financial issues.
View More Study Reveals Causes for High Suicide Rate Among Bangladeshi Youth
Data suggests that immigrants have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, a phenomenon that also manifests itself through higher incidence of mental health issues.
View More Mental Health Issues Compound Impact on Immigrants
The pandemic will likely have the most long-lasting effect on students whose academic rhythm has been disrupted, perhaps beyond repair. The shutdown also jeopardizes the education of the 642,480 international students in Canada.
View More Students Need ‘Extra Help’ Coping with Pandemic
On April 25th, parents attended a workshop titled “Supporting our Children through Anxiety and Stress,” at Silver Stream Public School. According to the Canadian Mental…
View More Supporting Our Children Through Stress and Anxiety
We have yet to understand the impact of covert racism and misogyny on the mental health of Canadian citizens, particularly “ethnic” women. However eager they…
View More Being Brown and Depressed
As a child, it wasn’t unusual for Ann Y.K. Choi to be at work behind the counter of her family’s convenience store in Toronto. She…
View More Family’s Courage Shines on in Story of Corner Shop
Café Babanussa is a story about mental illness that has never been told before. Through the journey of a young, mixed-race woman exploring Germany in…
View More Novel Provides Realistic Portrayal of Mental Illness