February is Psychology month

February begins and it is the month of psychology, which according to Canadian Psychological Association has its roots in science that seek to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. Its emergence, according to researchers, was more than 140 years ago, and today we have many advances that have also managed to break myths that made seeking psychological help incorrectly associated. Rana Kamel, Registered Psychologist and Mental Health Therapist at Lethbridge Polytechnic, explains how this myth was broken, and what is the big change that psychology has brought to mental health?

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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