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Erin Widmark

I'm a Canadian writer and emerging journalist passionate about investigating marginalized communities, media representation, and social change. I specialize in social issues reporting, op-eds, and arts and culture writing. I'm a soon-to-be Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies graduate and am eager to connect with editors and outlets championing new narratives.

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U of A professor seeks to transform youth mental health care in Canada - The Gateway

This article profiles Dr. Adam Abba-Aji's leadership in the ACCESS Open Minds initiative, a national program aimed at revolutionizing youth mental health services across Canada. The piece discusses how the initiative has led to measurable improvements in service accessibility and timeliness, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health care and involving youth in the design of supportive environments.

From Rumour to Risk: The Human Cost of HIV/AIDS Conspiracy Theories

In this essay, I explore why conspiracies about HIV/AIDS, even though disproven, continue to thrive. I investigate how both historical examples and modern psychology research drive belief in these dangerous myths, particularly within Black and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Through a mix of research and analysis, I aim to highlight the real-world damage misinformation causes, especially in the fight to promote life-saving treatments, like PrEP.
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Bänoo Zan’s poetry book 'Letters to My Father,' a new perspective on grief - The Gateway

This article offers a thoughtful review of Bänoo Zan’s poetry collection, Letters to My Father, exploring how Zan transforms personal grief into powerful poetry. This article discusses Zan's use of figurative language, vulnerability, and emotional honesty to navigate loss, regret, and the complexity of the father-daughter relationship. The piece highlights the universal resonance of mourning and showcases how poetry can create a new perspective on grief for readers.