Wendy-Ann Clarke

4 weeks ago | ijb.utoronto.ca | Wendy-Ann Clarke

By When this podcast project began, I knew right away I wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to join a team that was raising awareness and doing something about a crisis most people still don’t understand. But once we dug in, admittedly it got uncomfortable, disturbing, even. The proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online represents the darkest depths of human depravity, from the abusers themselves to those who enable it. This profit-driven online ecosystem is failing children.

Mar 21, 2025 | ijb.utoronto.ca | Wendy-Ann Clarke

By Ontario First Nations leaders are demanding federal politicians commit to reforming what they call a failing national program to support mental health in their communities. In a report released Tuesday, the Chiefs of Ontario — which represents the leadership of 133 First Nations across the province — outlined federal election priorities which include pressing all parties to review the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.

Nov 28, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Wendy-Ann Clarke

While stress and anxiety affect us all, they can be brought under control with the right techniques, says psychologist and performance specialist, Dana Sinclair.  Stress which typically stems from external challenges, like meeting deadlines or handling conflicts, can arise with specific events. Anxiety, on the other hand, can persist without a clear trigger, and can even feel like a “normal state” to those who experience it regularly, complicating emotional management.

Nov 25, 2024 | ijb.utoronto.ca | Wendy-Ann Clarke |Declan Keogh |Robert Cribb |Owen Thompson

By , , , Dr. Oren Amitay has posted online an article defending Indian Residential Schools. The Toronto psychologist has publicly lauded “the facts” of a social media post that claimed reports of Indigenous children’s bodies being buried in unmarked graves were “all a hoax.”He is also approved by the federal government to provide counselling to vulnerable Indigenous patients.

Nov 22, 2024 | ijb.utoronto.ca | Wendy-Ann Clarke

The future of investigative journalism in Canada took centre stage during a recent panel discussion featuring some of the country’s top reporters. Moderated by veteran journalist Julian Sher, the conversation delved into the challenges facing the industry and the essential role of investigative journalism in a functioning democracy.