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Did My IUD Make My Depression Worse?

After Mother Jones senior reporter Julia Lurie had her IUD removed, she was surprised to find that she felt happier and calmer than she had in years.

  • Julia Lurie felt happier and calmer after IUD removal
  • Hormonal contraceptives linked to depression, suicidal thoughts
  • Reveal to explore gaps in women's reproductive health

New health curriculum puts emphasis on harm reduction

Manitoba is revamping how students are taught about drugs with an emphasis on harm reduction, the complexities of substance use disorders and the role of ceremonial tobacco in Indigenous cultures. […]

  • Manitoba overhauls health curriculum for students, starting September 2028.
  • Curriculum emphasizes harm reduction, complexities of substance use disorders.
  • Kindergarten to Grade 12 topics include cannabis, short/long-term effects, misconceptions.

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