Mental Health & Stigma

This category explores how therapy can be destigmatized, how beliefs about mental health form, and how we can change collective narratives at the identity level.

The Psychological Impact of Cancer Recovery: Moving Forward

Fighting cancer is an extremely challenging experience – both physically and mentally. Individuals who have cancer often experience…

ByByShiftGritFeb 18, 2021

How to Get Someone to Go To Therapy

A lot of us probably have someone (or two…or three..) in our lives who we can’t help but…

ByByShiftGritApr 10, 2023

10 ways to prevent boredom this winter

We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our respective provinces. But with…

ByByShiftGritOct 16, 2020

Do Your Habits Support or Sabotage Your Health?

We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our respective provinces. But with…

ByByShiftGritMar 14, 2023

Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder and Its Symptoms

Picture this: A 35-year-old man visits a doctor because of chronic throat pain for the last year. The…

ByByShiftGritDec 22, 2022

5 science-backed ways to optimize your mental health

While there is no substitute for therapy and treatment for mental health conditions, there are lifestyle changes, happiness…

ByByShiftGritNov 21, 2022