The Trauma & Mental Health Report

Lizzo’s self-love anthem Good as Hell offers encouragement to people going through difficult time, urging them to pick themselves up, keep pushing forward and celebrate themselves. Find out more about the lyrics here https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/2021/02/good-as-hell/

"It is unnatural to be positive all the time. Too much positivity takes space away from validation. Feeling a range of emotions is healthy and human." At what point does positivity become unhealthy? Check out our article to find out! https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca//learning-about-toxic-positi/

"The pressure to couple-up on Valentine’s Day may seem overwhelming, especially for those that aren’t currently in a couple relationship. Zap the sting out of being single on Valentine’s Day by making it a day of loving self-care." https://www.psychologytoday.com//blissfully-single-valenti

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you over the age of 16? Do you currently reside in Canada? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a study through York University. While talking about loss can be hard, your participation will have a meaningful impact on our understanding of effective grief-coping strategies and is greatly appreciated. For more information, please see the flyer attached. If yo...u feel you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please click on the following link: https://redcap.apps01.yorku.ca/surveys/?s=Y8JRDTXM9F All that is required is internet access and 30 minutes of your time. Your answers will be completely anonymous. If you have questions about eligibility, the study, or want to hear more about the research we are doing, please do not hesitate to reach out to the primary investigator, Cassy Wyers ([email protected])

Is there a scientific explanation for conspiracy theories? Today's article answers this question with explanations from psychology. Check it out below! "Conspiracy theories tend to offer a sense of control in an uncertain situation and where a lack of control is perceived." https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-psychology-conspiracy

A Kenyan-American Content Creator based in Texas created Evelyn From The Internets, a comedic commentary platform that discusses navigating adulthood as a first-generation immigrant and a Black Woman in the United States. In collaboration with the mental-health organization Black Girl In Om, she developed a free guided meditation for Black girls. You can read more about her on the Arts & Culture post: https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca//guided-meditation-for-black/