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The self-esteem melting pot: learning how to maintain your self-esteem in post-secondary

It’s so easy to pay other people compliments and cheer them on when they do something well. Being supportive of each other’s accomplishments is something that’s generally encouraged, but one thing that’s probably not given enough credit is how necessary it is to pay yourself those very same compliments. At the core of paying yourself…

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Speak Up Speak Out De-stigmatizes Mental Health

content warning: this article discusses self-harm. November is the highest-suicide rated month of the academic year for post-secondary students. As we creep closer, consider Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO)’s tagline “don’t let mental health be the elephant in the room” Between October and November, post-secondary students experience the weight of mid-term exams, taking five or…