Recovering from psychosis is challenging enough in itself. When you have a court case hanging over you, the stakes are even higher. Maria Penaranda // Arts & Culture Editor “That…
Tag: mental health
ADDitude Adjustment: The Language of ADHD
Sarah Rose // Features Editor “Language,” William S Burroughs reminds us, “is a virus from outer space.” I first heard the word maladaptive during my first inpatient psychiatric stay when…
The Cost of Therapy
Knock-knock. Who’s there? The hordes of people who want more public ownership of mental health Freya Wasteneys, Managing Editor The other day, I heard a bad, convoluted riddle masqueraded as a…
Why I didn’t finish 13 Reasons Why
Film makers need to rethink the way they shape shows that deal with sensitive content Andie Bjornsfelt//Contributor One thing is certain about Netflix’s teen drama 13 Reasons Why: it’s stirred up a…
The Various Paths to a Healthy Mind on and off Campus
The ways in which Capilano opens the conversation surrounding mental health and the resources they offer. Jayde Atchison // Staff Writer October can be the scariest month of the year with…
How Does That Make You Feel?
Why counselling is for everyone and not just for people suffering Mark Mapoles, Contributor Illustration by Annika McFarlane The other day I heard a friend say, “I don’t have any…
1-800-SUICIDE
Why we should be more mindful of joking about suicide Mark Mapoles, Contributor “I just want to die.” It’s been a phrase that people have started to say more often…
Trying Times: A Shave Above the Knee
Megan Orr // Opinions Editor Illustration by Rachel Wong This week, let’s get real personal. I wore shorts to the gym – I know, wild. However, this was about more than…
CSU Receives $3,200 Grant from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
The grant will be used to host discussion groups on campus and will provide information for a new mental health standard. Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor In the Capilano Students’…