By: Aparna Sanyal in Montreal, QC We have yet to understand the impact of covert racism and misogyny on the mental health of Canadian citizens,…
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Family’s Courage Shines on in Story of Corner Shop
by Beatrice Paez in Toronto As a child, it wasn’t unusual for Ann Y.K. Choi to be at work behind the counter of her family’s…
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Novel Provides Realistic Portrayal of Mental Illness
by Danica Samuel in Toronto Café Babanussa is a story about mental illness that has never been told before. Through the journey of a young,…
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Yes, Let’s ALL Talk About Mental Health
Commentary by Rosanna Haroutounian in Quebec City “I guess you have to be white to have a mental illness,” my mom said. I looked up…
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by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga, Ontario According to the 2015 child poverty report for Toronto, newcomer children, children of colour and children with disabilities are…
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by Beatrice Paez in Toronto When Syrian refugee children arrive in Canadian classrooms for the very first time, the anxiety they feel might be more…
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NewsBriefs: Health-Care System Preps for Refugee Influx
by Samantha Lui in Toronto As Syrian refugees make their way to Canada, medical professionals and volunteers across the country are busy prepping to assist…
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by Belen Febres in Vancouver Immigrating to a new country can put a strain on a person’s mental health and well-being. Art therapy, one of…
View More Art Making Helps Newcomers Cope With Grief, TraumaReframing Racism as a Public Health Issue
by Shan Qiao in Toronto Scholars and students recently gathered at Canada’s top health education institute to discuss racial health inequities experienced by immigrants,…
View More Reframing Racism as a Public Health IssueVolunteering Benefits Newcomers’ Well-Being
by Maria Ikonen in Ottawa Moving to a new country can be stressful. It means leaving familiar places, people and aspects of everyday life behind.…
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