Akashdeep Singh (left) and Arshdeep Singh Randhawa (right), both international students, are seen playing table tennis in The Cave. Variety of new indoor activities are available for international students to socialize and can help them during the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, has affected the mental health of several students, whether they are…
Ways to boost a declining mental health
Reading has been proven to sharpen your mind and relax your body. When your body is relaxed, your mind is able to calm down and destress. Photo by Kyleigh Tytula. As students near the end of the first semester, assignments have started to pile up and stress about finals is weighing on everyone’s shoulders. When…
Animals creating emotional connections
Karma Davis and Halo enjoy some playtime on their walk after a long day of school on Nov. 21, 2022. Photo by Jesse Wikdahl. Humans have depended on animals for a longtime. Dogs and horses along with other animals have been our best friends for thousands of years. We connect and communicate with them to overcome…
New ‘peer-spective’ on mental health: promoting student-led support systems
Seize The Awkward is one of several new mental health initiatives sweeping Lethbridge College. Lori Harasem says the campaign is a helpful tool for those who aren’t sure how to start conversation about mental health with a friend who might be showing red flags. Talking candidly about mental health has proven to be effective in…
LGBTQ people at high risk of mental health issues
Damien Friesen, a transgender man, believes being LGBTQ can be an isolating experience. LGBTQ people are often at far higher risk of facing housing instability, eating disorders, bullying, and suicide. Mental health is important, no matter your gender or sexuality. However, being LGBTQ often puts people at higher risk. Being LGBTQ brings a whole host…
Yoga helps mental health
Kelsey Tasker demonstrates her strength and balance in side crow. Imagine yourself in a calm and content state of being. Now imagine you are in tune with your body and mind instead of at their mercy. For many people with mental health issues such as stress or anxiety, this feeling can seem unobtainable, but yoga…
Healthiest and cheapest options to get at the food court
The cafeteria offers salads every school day including the chef salad. Photo by Hayden Siemens. After a long morning class, your brain can be practically begging you for something to give it the fuel it needs. Now you could go to the vending machine and get that package of chips that probably won’t give your…
Healthcare workers and mental health concerns
Lethbridge college nursing students learn how to perform injections during class on Thursday, February 10 2022. Healthcare Workers are experiencing severe stress and work burnouts more than ever. With a rise in COVID-19 cases as we head into 2022, staff shortages in various hospital departments across Canada have been contributing to an increase in mental…
Human interaction is missing from many people’s lives
Human Interaction is a beneficial aspect of mental health that is continuously ignored according to Canadian Mental Health Association. While there are numerous ways that people can connect, everyone has their social needs met in various ways. 42 per cent of adults said they prefer real human interaction over digital options according to a poll,…
Dealing with an unwanted guest
COVID-19 has affected everyone in some way for the last two years. It’s been a long time, but like someone overstaying their welcome, the virus is still crashing on the world’s proverbial couch. So, it should not have come as a surprise when after strictly following protocols for two years and getting vaccinated, my whole…