The ongoing mental battle with depression
Background Mental illness has commonly been referred to as an invisible disease, since symptoms are not immediately noticeable to the public eye. One of the…
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End the romanticization of mental illness
Mental illnesses cannot be characterized by one unwavering, constant mood or symptom, and people do not need to be in crisis on a regular basis…
My anticlimactic trip to the shrink
I’ve never been what you might call a cheery person. I was seven when it first occurred to me that one day I will die…
Changing the conversation about mental health at the University of Manitoba
Last month in the United States, National Suicide Prevention Week took place to engage and inform health-care professionals and the general public about the major…
Mental health resources at the University of Manitoba
Accessing resources for mental health in the city can be a daunting task, especially if you’re new to the whole “getting help” game. The University…
Mayoral candidates talk transit, education in lead up to Winnipeg election
During the lead-up to the run for mayor in the Winnipeg election, the Manitoban attended various forums and sought out each of the mayoral candidates….
Winnipeg election draws big names for open St. Norbert seat
The University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus is situated along the north end of St. Norbert ward, meaning many students living in residence and close…
Your school
As the semester progresses, you will find yourself settling into new routines. Your schedule will become a familiar pattern and you may be tempted to…
University of Manitoba president’s welcome to students
As a new school year begins, I welcome all students, returning and new, and issue you a challenge. Each school year at the University of…
A letter from your student union president
University of Manitoba Students, My name is Al Turnbull and I am your University of Manitoba Students’ Union President. I have served as president throughout…