A year in review
Throughout the year we’ve covered difficult topics in the Manitoban’s comment section. Inflation, food insecurity, corporate greed, Donald Trump’s re-election, global conflict and many other…
mental health
Getting enough sleep is not optional
The world we live in seems busier than ever. Most people feel like there is always so much to do and rarely ever any time…
One month down, three to go
At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging…
Being average is acceptable
I have always been an exceptionally average person. My grades were always mediocre at best, always obtaining either Bs or Cs so much, so my…
Breaking the silence: Consent and sexual violence
Over the summer break, I was job searching on the UM Connect page and came across an advertisement for the position of Healthy Relationships regulator….
Gen Z’s new nightlife: Staying in is the new going out
I remember being 18 and stepping out of a cab on a freezing Winnipeg night. A group of friends and I were shoved into the…
Academic perfectionism: The silent struggle
I remember when I was first called a perfectionist. I sat across from my therapist with a confused expression. I was appalled, “how can I…
Journeying into school psychology
Janine Newton Montgomery’s journey into school psychology began as a kindergarten teacher. When her role teaching students to read led her to cross paths with…
Improving health information for communities
Kristin Reynolds, an associate professor in the U of M’s department of psychology, began her research experience with a remarkable mentor. As an undergraduate student,…
Reconnecting families through storytelling
To a young child, picture books can instill a lifelong love of reading. But for many families, the incarceration of a parent can interfere with…