THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

mental health

  • By August 30, 2015

    Mental health affects every one of us and it’s okay to talk about it.

  • Let’s talk about mental health

    By February 27, 2014

    Mental illness affects about 20 per cent of Canadians at some point in their lifetime. Even though the dialogue about mental health has certainly gotten better, there is still a lot of work to be done in regards to the stigma surrounding it.

  • We shouldn’t be afraid to talk about mental illness

    By October 19, 2013

    Being healthy is more than just physical, so how is it that mental health is often left out of the discussion?

  • Let’s talk about our feelings

    By October 12, 2013

    Having emotional support in life can make or break who you become, what you do and who you choose to be with.

  • Manual of Mental Disorders falls short

    By August 4, 2013

    The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has come under fire from health professionals.

  • Loneliness and isolation are still a problem for HIV patients

    By March 2, 2012

    Despite the fact that new cases of HIV have largely levelled off across Canada, Saskatchewan has a surging infection rate. Over the past few weeks, the Sheaf has examined why this is the case and what can be done about it from the perspective of people dealing with the situation. This week is the final installment of the series, in which the Sheaf talks to both a doctor treating HIV-positive patients and someone who has been diagnosed with HIV.

  • Breaking the silence on mental illness

    By October 3, 2011

    Odds are you’ve come across individuals who silently suffer from mental illness. Maybe it’s one of your friends, a stranger on the street or even yourself. Mental illness affects millions of people worldwide: from the anxiety producing numbness of obsessive compulsive disorder to the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder to the damning and uncontrollable thoughts of schizophrenia.

  • Heavy media usage linked to depression

    By March 10, 2010

    A new report shows a correlation between low levels of personal contentment and heavy use of media. About one in five people is considered a heavy user.