(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 What can we do to prevent it? With today, September 10th, being World Suicide Prevention Day, we at VictoryLab aim to educate and inform people of the high rate of adolescent suicide in Canada; but, most importantly, how we can prevent it. It’s difficult to comprehend that children as young as 5 to 9 years old are able to take their own lives, yet there were two of these suicides reported in Canada in 2011. In addition to that, 657 children from ages

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 3 Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents As school starts back up so do the early mornings, the heavy workload, and the stress of performing well. Though it might be nice to finally get the kids out of the house and doing something, school takes a toll on students, even more than we assume. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (CMCC) reported that 15% to 20% of our youth suffer from at least one mental illness. School is one of the leading cau

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 There are many events in our lives that create stress or anxiety; like the first day at a new school, an important presentation at work, or trying out for a sports team. Sometimes, the anxiety surrounding these big events can cause you to underperform, or even avoid the situation completely. This can be known as situational anxiety. Situational anxiety is when individuals become extremely uncomfortable by new situations or changing events. With school

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 As we at VictoryLab continue to raise awareness for mental health and develop a voice through our work, it’s important to look back and remember why we do what we do. Every organization starts with an idea, and VictoryLab is no different. To discover what has shaped our organization, we need to look into the who, why and what of VictoryLab. What is VictoryLab: What do we do? VictoryLab is an evidence-based performance and mental health app that is ava

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 With Stampede season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities. And while this time of year is exciting and fun, it’s also important to pay mind to the athletes who are participating in these rodeo events, especially in regards to their mental health. On January 9th, 2017, bull rider Ty Pozzobon took his own life after suffering from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which develops from repeated brain tr

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 "Black is beautiful. Hate is ugly. Women are as precious as they are stronger than any man I ever met. And unto them I say, 'Stand tall and crush all predators under the weight of your heart that is full of the love they will never take away from you. Be not scared to use your voice, especially in instances like these where you have the opportunity. Stand up and fight for those who are not weak, but have yet to discover the strength that the evil of t