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Coping with the stress of competition in sports
No matter how much we love the sport we play, there will be moments where the stress and adrenaline kick in. In this article, Ming Hui shares about how he learnt to cope with stress in competitive sports during his four years of competitive shooting.
Mental Health in Movies: A Critical Analysis of the Portrayal of Schizophrenia in “The Soloist”
Over the years, various movies and television series have depicted the living circumstances of individuals living with mental health conditions. However, some of these depictions have been criticised as they over-dramatize the severity of mental health conditions. In this article, Xavier deep dives into the accuracy of schizophrenia in The Soloist, a 2009 film starring Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Foxx.
What stoics taught me about mental health
“If my emotions are uncontrollable, how do I go back to a time when I could control them?” As an actor, Mika was taught that controlling emotions was an essential life skill. However, when they spun out of control, she started to experience dips in her mental health. In this article, she talks about how she returned to a state of calmness, yet embracing the ups and downs of life that are completely and perfectly human.
How sleep affects our mental health
It’s no secret that sleep plays an important role in good physical and mental health. But how exactly does it affect us? In this article, we’ll deep-dive into the links between social media usage, mental health and sleep as well as tips on how we can get better sleep.
Field guide: self-care tips for reopening season
As our lives slowly return to normal with the major easing of COVID-19 rules, some of us may feel overwhelmed. Here are some self-care tips to help you navigate yet another season of change.
Harms of diet culture
As a society, we have been inundated with messaging that there is a “right” way to eat and move in order to achieve an attractive body as a means to a more fulfilling life. However, the reality is much different.
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