Mental Health Archives | Carleton Newsroom

May 16, 2024

Think Fast: The Mental and Cognitive Benefits of Running

Ever wonder what is meant by a runner's high? Or how the simple act of lacing up your shoes for a run can become a powerful tool for stress management? Running and other aerobic exercises... More

June 22, 2023

Personalized Treatment for Mental Illness: Identifying Causes for a More Effective Clinical Response

Mental illness is a medical puzzle. People with conditions such as major depressive disorder comprise diverse populations. Some individuals have trouble sleeping and don't feel like eating, while others sleep and eat more than usual.... More

June 15, 2023

The Natural Path to Happiness: Happiness Lab Explores the Link Between Nature and Well-Being

It's now been three years since COVID-19 entered our collective consciousness. While the physical health implications of the pandemic received wide attention, the global experience also exacerbated an already acute mental health crisis. Combine that... More

May 10, 2023

Challenging the Mental Health Crisis

The statistics are staggering. Roughly 970,000,000 people around the world live with a mental health disorder, a 13 per cent increase since 2017 — and that's not even including the surge since 2020 associated with the... More

May 1, 2023

Carleton’s Challenge Conference to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis

The world's mental health is truly in a crisis state. Billions have been affected and it is costing trillions globally. COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation with rates of stress, anxiety and depression skyrocketing, creating unprecedented... More

February 1, 2022

Learning Resilience One Talk at a Time

With the goal of sharing perspectives to foster resilience and well-being, the Carleton community—and the general public—will have opportunities to learn from one another this term through the Lived Experience Luncheon Series. Throughout February and... More

January 26, 2022

Balancing Act: How the fastest man in Canada prioritizes physical and mental health

When Andre De Grasse won a gold medal in the 200-metre sprint at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year, setting a new Canadian record with a scorching 19.62 seconds, his life changed dramatically. Although... More

November 15, 2021

MBA Grad’s New Social Enterprise Taps Into Therapeutic Power of Nature

When the challenge of running a non-profit housing organization and caring for her two young children became too much for pandemic-stressed Alexis Ashworth, she turned to rejuvenating pursuits such as gardening and spending time outside.... More

October 1, 2021

Breaking Barriers and Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness

Long before superstar American gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several finals at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer to focus on her mental health, before Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka decided not to play at... More

August 23, 2021

Carleton Alumnus Launches Non-Profit to Support Trauma Survivors

On a weekday evening last summer in Ottawa's west end, Brandon Peacock '19 went to get a haircut at his usual barber shop. Within seconds, his entire life changed. As Peacock stepped through the front... More

June 25, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Megan Lamb is Promoting Health at Every Size

Megan Lamb’s interest in body image and eating behaviours started when she was a child, listening to conversations among her friends and family about their weight and shape. “I felt like my whole life, someone... More

June 22, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Neha Khanna Finds Future Path Through Neuroscience Research and Carleton Mental Health...

Great Grads 2021: Neha Khanna Finds Future Path Through Neuroscience Research and Carleton Mental Health Student Supports

Neha Khanna was still in high school when she began asking questions about mental health. “I noticed that my peers and I were afraid to speak up about mental health issues, and I really wanted... More