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Bell Let’s Talk Day: Should I share a mental health story?

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Everyone has a different reason for sharing a mental health story. (Shutterstock) Melanie-Anne Atkins, Western University Bell Let’s Talk Day has become an opportunity for individuals to share their personal mental health stories, and for organizations…

Let’s laud Harry and Meghan for their act of self-care — and leave them alone

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the annual WellChild Awards in London in October 2019. (Toby…

Canada’s non-diplomacy puts Canadians at risk in an unstable Middle East

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pauses as he speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 11. Trudeau…

Everyone wants meaning in their work — but how do you define it?

Finding meaning in their work is a new goal for employees, along with well-being and happiness. It’s…

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