Self Care During Exam Season
As the weather gets colder and the Halloween candy begins to run out there is one more battle everyone has to face before (and for many, after) the holidays…. Exams.…
RBC donates $30,000 to ConnecTeen
ConnecTeen is incredibly grateful to have received a check for $30,000 from RBC on October 28, 2015. The donation allows us to provide and improve on the support we offer…
Music 4 Life rocks out for mental health and suicide prevention
In January 2013 Steven Leong and Michael Campese lost their close friend and Steven’s cousin, Matt, to suicide. In the weeks and months that followed, the two friends supported each…
A Letter to My 15-year-old Self
By: Chelsea Dwarika, University of Calgary Distress Centre on Campus Blogger To: Chelsea, September 2009 (Nervous, getting out of a multicoloured eye makeup phase, entering the first year of high…
What if we treated physical ailments the same way we treat mental illness?
By: Jackie Vaillancourt, University of Calgary Distress Centre on Campus Blogger Recently, I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook, and came across a really interesting graphic, depicting what…
Calgary Labour Day Weekend Events
One of the silver linings to going back to school is knowing that we have a three-day weekend for Labour Day right after school starts. The Labour Day weekend basically…
How to Cope in High School: From Someone Who Has Been There
By: Katherine Holm, University of Calgary Distress Centre on Campus Blogger High school is tough. Between your academic schedule, social life, and personal commitments, things can get hard to handle.…
Why I Keep a Journal (And You Should Too)
By: Katherine Holm, University of Calgary Distress Centre on Campus Blogger Teenage life is hectic. Even when you're temporarily relieved from the stresses of school, the realities of life -…
This is what depression feels like
This is a story about depression. This is a story of a girl. While you cannot see or feel the things that she experiences, you can get a glimpse of…
The Power of Kindness
You’ve probably heard someone say that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. It’s a pretty cliché saying but I think it’s good to keep in…
