Can you believe that it’s the last Friday of October already? Check out another week of important news headlines below. 

This past Wednesday, NYC community members came together to raise mental health awareness in a stigma-free space through the power of quilting.  

Toronto-based artist Hana Shafi, better known as Frizz Kid, is getting the word out about the importance of mental health and emotional well-being through these awesome affirmation-based illustrations. 

Here is a simple exercise to help combat negative body image during a night out with your friends!  

A new body-positive photo series shows moms embracing their beautiful post-baby figures. 

Instagram is taking matters into their own hands when it comes to addressing mental health concerns displayed on social media. 

Opinion: To improve mental health in university settings “we need to shift our focus from individual recovery to community recovery.”