Counselling and mental health services at universities have seen an increase in demand in recent years. The 2017 National College Health Assessment, as one example, found one in five students will show up to university with anxiety- and/or depression-related concerns. Given the pressure to get a perfect GPA while maintaining a full course load, extracurriculars […]
Preet Bhogal
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Checked out: AIDS testing in Nova Scotia falls behind
Five years ago, the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia launched a campaign called “Check Me Out” to encourage gay men in Nova Scotia to get tested for HIV and other STIs. The campaign ran for almost two years, and during that time the provincial department of health and wellness reported a significant rise in new […]