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We are a research project that hosts creative works by Centennial College students about mental health. Share our stories to someone who might need it.

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28/12/2022

We are closing down submissions, newsletters and social media activity for the moment as we secure new funding to maintain what we have begun with the same standard that we have achieved. You will be able to continue to browse our site and read our stories. We will also make some improvements to the site along with new additions. We will not be accepting any new submissions during this period.

You can still sign up to our newsletter to be updated about our continuation. You can continue to email us at storyvoice.info@gmail.com with questions you might have or to express your interest in being a future contributor. We will be reaching out to you in the near future. Take the best of care, and we look forward to the re-launch soon.

Anthony Harrison
Project Leader

22/12/2022

At this time of year we are all feeling tired. Reach out to CALCS if you need extra support and accommodations for issues that you struggled with in the past semester.
“We have just one hope that we are holding onto which is our battery of life. The 20% battery sign is the indication of just that one hope to continue everyday,” Selonia says. To see her full work on Storyvoice use the link in the bio.

20/12/2022

This week we are featuring some of the new pieces on Storyvoice and exploring art forms beyond images. Of her poem, Angelynne says, “I want others to know what's behind the person who is always laughing and smiling”

To read the whole poem checkout Storyvoice. Link in bio.

14/12/2022

Grief by Mehtap Mertdogan

“Losing you was the most unbearable pain that I have ever felt in my life! Now I understand that it was not broken glass, but the wings of a bird who is flying into the infinity! Yet I just feel the thorns of the wings, instead of the softness of the feathers!
Loosing myself in the darkness of the sky or trying to search the light with my moist eyes!” says Mehtap. See her full story on Storyvoice.

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12/12/2022

Almost all of us have lost a loved one in our lives and grieved. The grieving process is very individualized; everyone processes and experiences grief differently. Some people feel better after a few weeks but others need years to feel better; there is no correct timeline for healing.
It’s important to acknowledge grief and not to repress or ignore it.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health notes, “Complicated grief occurs when grief worsens over time and we feel unable to move forward or to resume our daily life and activities and functioning. Some symptoms of complicated grief include: denial of the loss/death; imagining the loved one is alive and/or searching for the person; profound longing; avoiding anything that remind us of the loss. It is important to talk to a mental health professional if you experience any signs of major depression or complicated grief. It can be helpful to remind ourselves that our loved one wanted us to move forward and not to get trapped into our suffering and pain and loneliness.”

Artwork: The Day after New Years by Sidia Atabales-Schnitzler is an artwork about finding contentment. Read about their work on Storyvoice.

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09/12/2022

Health Connect Ontario allows you to access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need over the phone.

While Health Connect Ontario does not replace your health care provider, you can call 811 for assistance with a variety of health-related questions and concerns. Such as:

You are concerned about your mental health and want to speak with a professional.
You are feeling unwell and unsure what to do about it.
You have a headache that won’t go away.
You wish to speak to someone about a loved one with dementia.
You need information about healthy eating.
You noticed a rash that wasn’t there the day before.
You recently had surgery and have a question about how to take care of yourself after the operation.
You are seeking information about health services in your area.
You have a chronic condition like diabetes and want advice on how to manage it at home.

07/12/2022

Healing by Priscilla Koopman

“...it’s far more common than people realize and what helped me deal with my trauma immensely was that I had a profound experience one evening at a concert. I broke down crying due to a trauma being relived from a trigger in one of the songs that I incidentally listened to while being assaulted. This woman in front of me, a total stranger, just turned to me and gave me such a deep big hug that filled me with comfort, warmth and love that I realized there is more than pain out there for me.” says Priscilla. See her full write up on Storyvoice.

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05/12/2022

When people experience an unexpected and devastating event, it sometimes can have a serious long term effect. People with this kind of experience can have nightmares or flashbacks, or they may experience emotional numbness. They may relive the traumatic situation over and over. When these symptoms persist for longer than a month it may be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Canadian Mental Health Association notes, “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of several conditions known as an anxiety disorder. This kind of medical disorder affects approximately 1 in 10 people. They are among the most common of mental health problems.”

Artwork: Let It Go by Jean Fode is an artwork about letting go and accepting ourselves. Read about their work on Storyvoice.

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02/12/2022

Canadian Mental Health Association
ontario.cmha.ca

As a nationwide, voluntary organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of Canadians. With branches all over the country they can help put you in touch with mental health professionals to help with treatment.

01/12/2022

Am I thin enough yet? by Amberley Cohen

“I have struggled with Depression, Anxiety and a warped self image my whole life. Weight has been among one of the top things I have had a constant battle with. As a former self harm survivor from the ages of 8-24. Art has become a healthy coping mechanism. It’s important we share these dark parts of ourselves so that the understanding of mental health will continue to grow.” says Amberley. See her full work up on Storyvoice.

29/11/2022

Eating disorders are about more than just food. They can be about control and can be intertwined with a person's self-esteem and identity. A lack of a support network, a tendency towards perfectionism or low self esteem can put a person at higher risk for developing an eating disorder.

Physical health problems can result from anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating. These diseases are complicated and often need treatment from several health care professionals.

If you are, or know, someone dealing with an eating disorder, consider taking a look at the resources on Storyvoice. Link in bio

Artwork: Quixote 2022 by CL Fisher about attitudes towards mental health in the arts. Read about her work on Storyvoice.

25/11/2022

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field. CAMH conducts groundbreaking research, provides excellent training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government.

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