Navigating the Hearts and Minds Lab
Around the world, 10 to 15 per cent of children are diagnosed with a mental illness. Similar to children with chronic conditions affecting their physical…
mental health
The science behind gossip
According to researchers at the University of California Riverside, the average person spends 52 minutes each day gossiping. At the U of M’s communication and…
For the herd — take time to enjoy winter
As the holiday season commences, it can feel awfully dreary this time of year with the sun setting before 5 p.m. and the impending cumulation…
The increasing need for mental health support
Katie Surinx’s stress around midterm season can become physiological. Her third-year criminology coursework seems to have piled up and the stress of achieving good grades…
New Student Wellness Centre opens on campus
Creating a student wellness Centre on campus was once just a dream for Arlana Vadnais and the other members of the team behind its inception….
For the herd — concussion protocol
While concussions may seem like a a predominantly sports-related problem, they are just as rampant in ordinary student life. With the snow firmly on the…
Making a day worthwhile
If you are anything like me, then you probably attach personal value to your efforts or performance at school or work. School comes with a…
New project seeks to enhance family well-being
Leslie Roos’s research is rooted in the observation of how mental health challenges affect individuals, and in recognizing opportunities to create a positive impact on…
For the herd — join the club
As the weather cools down to seasonal temperatures, there is a lot more to do than hibernate. Students have access to wonderful on-campus programming that…
New OCD support group to begin operating in Winnipeg
A new obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) peer support group for adults, called Winnipeg OCD, will begin operation in early October. Lisa Walter, creator of Winnipeg…