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Why music is the latest wellness and mental health trend

Celebrated 19th-century composer Beethoven once declared that music is “the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life”. Two hundred years later, science has evidence to back the pianist’s claims: binaural beats influence brainwaves to relax uptight minds. This is achieved by playing two tones of slightly different frequencies, which the brain “hears” as a unique sound.  Read more … The Peak Magazie    

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Self-Care in the Face of Catastrophe [VIDEO]

Dr Safai is a psychiatrist in New York City. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA and went on to do a dual MD/MPH program. She completed a Master’s in Public Health, along with her medical degree, in order to pursue a career in global mental health. She did her training at New York Medical College and currently practices in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and California. PSYCHIATRIC TIMES … Read more

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The art of balancing school, work and life

For the past four years, Ashley Sandhu has been a familiar face around campus. As a student wellness promoter, many students will remember her from different events aimed at encouraging social connections and awareness about the importance of taking care of your mental health. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate will never forget the stunning views from the Nanaimo campus. She’s looking forward to starting her career as a surgical nurse with Fraser Health Authority. Ashley shares some highlights…

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