- Anonymous
- 26 Jan 2020
Can you ever be “too healthy”?
It all started with Freshman 15. I thought it was a myth, that every freshman would gain 15 pounds in his or her first year of university, but I started gaining weight. I had to do something about it,...
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- Shawn Smith
- 23 Jan 2020
How running can impact your mental health for the better
When Urbanicity said that they have an annual edition on mental health, I was instantly excited. Being someone who has used exercise as a coping mechanism for anxiety, it felt like the perfect opportu...
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- Adrianne Cekan
- 20 Jan 2020
Chain mail of the mind
Germaphobia, excessive tidiness, and perfectionism — are these the traits you think of when you hear the acronym “OCD”? For many who are unfamiliar with the realities of obsessive compulsive dis...
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- Michael Adebo
- 19 Jan 2020
Why the way you speak to yourself matters
You’re not sure when it started, but now it’s almost like a reflex. Maybe you’re in a semi-uncomfortable situation with people you don’t know. There are no obvious exit routes and to leave the...
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- Oluseyi Olomodosi
- 08 Oct 2019
McMaster study offers new insights into treating mental illness
Researchers at Hamilton’s McMaster University believe their latest findings could offer new insights into potential treatment possibilities for mental illnesses in the future. In recent years, scien...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Oct 2019
Vital Signs is debuting new mental health data in Hamilton
It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone is affected by mental illness at some time and in some way or another. That’s why Hamiltonians will find lots of interest in some new data on mental heal...
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- Robert
- 04 Jan 2019
A Final Letter From The Editor
This year I am kicking off the New Year with my final issue of urbanicity magazine. Although the decision to move onto the next chapter of my life was made a few months ago, there was no doubt in my m...
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- Robert
- 04 Jan 2019
Stigma & Schizophrenia
Most people are familiar with the term schizophrenia. They associate it with insanity, a name for that “crazy person they saw on the street,” or even as a joke when they’re around someone acting...
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- Robert
- 04 Jan 2019
One Hockey Players Battle with Mental Health
The importance of sharing your story and shifting the macho culture In many ways, I am beyond grateful for what the sport of hockey has allowed me to accomplish. Over the years, I have built a career ...
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- Robert
- 04 Jan 2019
Supporting Your Mental Health Through Diet + Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that can be a valuable source of support for anyone dealing with mental health concerns.Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) address your health as a whol...
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