There’s no better time than a pandemic to be discussing our mental health.

Let’s face it. I’m not fine. You’re not fine. We’re all not fine. But at least we’re all not fine together as we ride the same rickety emotional rollercoaster that is the year 2020.

In this issue, staff from Fanshawe’s Interrobang and West ern University’s Gazette open up about their mental health experiences in the time of COVID-19.

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In opinion, Gazette’s Taniya Spolia takes an in-depth look at where Western’s and London’s mental health support services can improve. Our lifestyles section covers emotional burnout, the importance of exercise and sleep on mental health, a look at virtual mental health services you can access, and a nod to the mental health of healthcare workers. And in sports, Interrobang writer Skylar McCarthy offers his take on why we should remember that professional athletes are humans, too.

Our news coverage in this issue touches on this year’s mercifully quiet FOCO turnout, as well as why one Fanshawe instructor has refused to wear a mask in the classroom. Interrobang writer Ilhan Aden has also offered her opinion on why Western students should be a bit more conscious of their reputation, given the recent outbreak linked to student partying.

These are indeed interesting times. Take care of each other, and take care of yourselves as we see where this ride takes us next.

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