mental health

By MAJENTA BRAUMBERGER Feelings of loneliness are rising among Canadian youth, and Kousha Talebian and Zuki Majuqwana say they wanted to change things. They created the online platform Common Ground with the goal of making in-person…

By MARIANNE MIRAMBEL Four years after COVID first struck, Seth Magdaong still struggles with his mental health and the impact of the pandemic. “It was the uncertainty that scares you the most,” Magdaong told the Voice. “Even now, I…

By CALA ALI Some college and university students have noticed a decline in their mental health since the start of the Israel-Palestine war. Community groups representing both Israeli and Palestinian students, such as Hillel B.C. and the…

By Cala Ali Treatment methods for people who are hearing voices have become more progressive than in previous decades, says a social services instructor at Langara. “In the 70s, you would never engage with people that were…

By Clarissa Kurniawan Mental health-related stigma is harmful and can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including social isolation. Men can be affected by such stigma and they may avoid seeking help over fear of losing…

By Erin Conners Students wanting to tackle their cluttered living spaces should forget about perfection and focus on what works for them, experts say. Khaled Bayyari, a first-year business student diagnosed with attention deficit…

Students struggling with depression question if Covid-19 is to blame

As mental health issues are becoming more common among young adults, and have become even worse during the pandemic, Langara College students are turning to the school’s free counselling sessions. But the quantity and in some cases the…

Reported by Caroline Egan, Christi Walter and Veronika Khvoro   B.C. post-secondary students appear to be experiencing more mental health and addiction issues related to isolation and stress during the pandemic. A national survey from…

As B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that universities and colleges will be returning to in-person learning in the fall, students are anxiously wondering what that will look like. With questions around…