How to make friends with food even when you hate your body

February 1st - February 7th is Eating Disorder Awareness Week.  Did you know that Youthab has counsellors who specialize in counselling specific to eating difficulties and body image?  If this article by Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc.originally published in the Calgary Herald resonates with you perhaps you would like to give us a call to discuss your concerns.  This is a...

Online Design Studio

Using the Be Safe App?  Want to share your ideas? Mindyourmind is looking to connect with youth through an upcoming online design studio to obtain feedback on the Be Safe App. This is an amazing opportunity for youth to be part of change, and to help make the Be Safe app more effective to deal with issues in their community. If you know of youth who have used the Be Safe App and are interested,...

Your Resume Needs To Survive The 10-Second Skim

The Huffington Post hit the nail on the head with the 10 Second Skim.  Take a chance to use some of these tips when reviewing your resume. With recruiters spending an average of 10 seconds on an initial scan of your resume, it's crucial that you are able to capture their attention quickly. If you fail to make an impact within the first few seconds, then you may find that many recruiters skip...

The Dry Life

The Globe and Mail shared an article that is top notch news!  Way to go! Despite the enduring impression that the young and fashionable like to party hard, increasing numbers are taking a pass on alcohol. Caitlin Agnew examines the new trend toward sober living. Caitlin Agnew The Globe and Mail Last updated: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 4:47PM EDT A few years ago, my aunt announced to the family...

Be Nice To Our Young Workers

It’s a busy winter morning and I find myself in a cheerful mood. But as I wait in the Tim Hortons’ line I can’t help but overhear the woman in front of me berating the young man serving her. Her voice is raised and she’s telling him he’s too slow and is keeping everyone waiting. As she vents, a deep flush crawls up his cheeks. My cheerful mood seeps away and I feel a hot...

Alone Time is Good For Us, Research Says

Our world is more hyper-connected than ever. We have smartphones, tablets, iPods, laptops, and a few of us even have those soon-to-be relics called desktops. We’re so addicted that – according to Pew Research Center – 67% of cellphone owners find themselves checking their phone even when they don’t notice it ring or vibrate, and 21% of us report going online “almost constantly.”...