Everyone has a story worth thinking about, and rethinking about. Each comment posted here comes from someone different. We hope you find inspiration to take action, small or large to improve your mental health and the mental health of others. 

You can share your own story and advice by contacting walkalong@cheos.ubc.ca

 

Posted by Marisha Boyd
January 24, 2021

Alcohol consumption rates have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, drinking alcohol is not healthy ways to cope with increased feelings of anxiety, stress or uncertainty. The following... Read more

Posted by Marisha Boyd
January 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may cause you to feel stressed, fearful and anxious. These feelings might lead to a lack of sleep, poor appetite and a lack of productivity. Here are some ways to reduce these... Read more

Posted by Marisha Boyd
January 24, 2021

Everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to gathering in a pandemic. You might feel uncomfortable hanging out inside, take off your mask or going to a large events, even if restrictions... Read more

Posted by Marisha Boyd
January 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on people’s mental health. In a time when it is difficult to be close to your friends and family, it is still important to stay connected with your loved ones.... Read more

Posted by Marisha Boyd
January 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for everyone. It is normal to feel more anxious, tense, or sad during this time. It is especially important to tale care of your mental health during this... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 25, 2018

With one in six people experiencing some sort of mental health issue, it is important for all of us to be mindful of how to respectfully engage with those who are affected. Sometimes we may not be... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 19, 2018

Podcasts are increasingly becoming popular, and Apple just recently confirmed that there are over 550,000 podcasts, over 18.5 million episodes in more than 100 languages. And here a few podcasts for... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
May 16, 2018

Mental health and masculinity has always been a conflicting topic that had little to no exposure in mainstream emdia. However, there has been a shift where high profile male celebrities have come out... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
September 5, 2017

1.   When do you need mindfulness? Mindfulness is something that comes up on a daily basis for me. As a full time University student, balancing my time is one of the most difficult things. Sometimes... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
July 30, 2017

Friends are a very important element for our happiness and well being, that is why in this very special post, the walkalong team had the chance to talk with Jocelyn Chai and Jollee Fung about the... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 22, 2017

We’re always looking for ways we can use tech to improve mental health, and the best way to do that is to try new things! This week, our volunteer Jenn Lee makes friends with a fox named Fred in... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 13, 2017

Tuesday, June 13th is Men’s Mental Health Day, and we’re ready to talk. Men experience the full range of mental health issues, from disordered eating to anxiety to suicide. But sometimes it’s hard to... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 2, 2017

For years, high profile celebrities avoided confronting their battle with mental health. Perhaps the stigma surrounding mental health was burdensome to their glamorous identity. However, more... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
June 2, 2017

I'm someone who works myself up into a massive 'they're going to think I'm faking/they're going to fire me' panic whenever I need to call in sick.* *Which I only do when I'm throwing up, fainting, or... Read more

Posted by Admin @Walkalong
May 26, 2017

By: Aliya Lucatch   Working with ACD Research group, I recently got the chance to review several mental health related apps available on the Apple Store. One of my favorite apps was Start, a... Read more

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