I have a new [research] site
July 1, 2022
Introducing https://www.mentalhealthepi.com/, a new home for my research! … More I have a new [research] site
Dutch scoot boogie: Kicking off in Fryslân
June 23, 2022
Ah the Netherlands. Mecca for cyclists and public health professionals who dream of a utopic world where bikes reign supreme, where infrastructure exists to support two-wheeled travel, and everyone frolics happily. When my sister and I decided to visit the Netherlands, rather than take the bikes we love (and that are very suited for a … More Dutch scoot boogie: Kicking off in Fryslân
Bucharest
June 21, 2022
We ended our Romanian adventure in Bucharest, and as learning nerds, we did multiple walking tours. Communist dictatorship in Romania The first was a tour highlighting the history of communism in Romania. I had not known much about communism in Romania or the years of dictatorship under Nicolae Ceaușescu, so this was a very interesting … More Bucharest
Christmas Prince 4: Romanian adventures with Jen & Lisa
June 19, 2022
After two years of stasis and stagnation, having the chance to travel again is such a treat. As Covid cases fluctuate and restrictions ebb and flow, booking a flight to Romania seemed a little risky, but the hopeful expectation of travel was well worth the price of a Wizz air flight. And then my bestie … More Christmas Prince 4: Romanian adventures with Jen & Lisa
Jurassic London: Off-the-beaten path
June 18, 2022
I have been slowly walking around London, exploring the Capital Ring Walk on calm weekends when I have no plans. Today I wandered Section 3 from Grove Park to Crystal Palace. The first portion was a little bit rough around the edges, with lots of trash, including at least 2 mattresses and discarded bedframes along … More Jurassic London: Off-the-beaten path
Triple trauma, double uncertainty, and a singular imperative to address the mental health crisis in asylum-seekers & refugees [commentary]
June 17, 2022
Every day, there is another headline about the ‘refugee crisis’ with the war in Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, and South Sudan. According to the UN Refugee Agnecy, there has never been this many forcibly displaced people in the world – over 89 million people have been forced from their homes due to … More Triple trauma, double uncertainty, and a singular imperative to address the mental health crisis in asylum-seekers & refugees [commentary]
Can your neighbourhood shape your mental health? New research
May 19, 2022
What impacts public mental health? A conceptual framework
May 19, 2022
Splashing with the Sassy-Squashes
January 31, 2022
It is a rare breed of human who sees a frozen lake in a frosty Canadian winter and thinks “my this looks like a great place to swim.” Growing up in the frozen north, year-round swimming seemed like something that was reserved for more tropical climes and winter swimming reserved for the insane or for … More Splashing with the Sassy-Squashes
Old things in a beautiful place: Paphos, Cyprus
January 16, 2022
After a very low-key rainy Christmas season in London hiding from Omicron and hanging with Carrot on the couch, I needed to get away! Anywhere! My priorities were to find an excellent wifi connection in a place that might have a glimmer of sun without breaking the bank. Paphos, Cyprus emerged as the perfect destination. … More Old things in a beautiful place: Paphos, Cyprus
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