Mind Matters Magazine - Volume 2 out now

TISB student-led Mind Matters Magazine has recently released its Volume 2 on the platform Issue. The latest number of the magazine addresses issues of mental health and addiction from different perspectives, including reviews of the psychological thriller "Joker" and articles on the common feelings of "burnout" experienced by students and adults alike. We contacted Dhruva, one of TISB’s Grade 12 students and a member of the team behind the magazine.

We felt the need to raise awareness among younger students around the cognitive sciences, to lead the way into the booming industry by generating interest and excitement – Dhruva, Grade 12

The Mind Matters Magazine focuses on spreading knowledge about the cognitive sciences, mainly with regards to neuroscience and psychology. The magazine has a wide audience, as it looks at issues related to mental health from different perspectives. “Each volume of the magazine has a specific theme, which the writing and art delve into”, says Dhruva. Volume 1 examined the bridging of imagination and reality, and the latest issue focuses on mental health and addiction – something that is very common in today’s society. 

The creators of the magazine saw a lack of a platform for young students to get involved and interested in the cognitive sciences. Considering the potential for innovate and groundbreaking solutions to a variety of problems faced in the world today, the team decided to start an inclusive and fun magazine where creative minds come together to share their interests. “While it is gradually taking a turn for the better, we felt the need to raise awareness among younger students around the cognitive sciences, to lead the way into the booming industry by generating interest and excitement”, explains Dhruva.

The core team of Mind Matters Magazine is made up by 12 TISB students, who aim to continuously educate readers by publishing a new Volume every three months on their Issue account. “We strive to produce engaging content for younger students to generate interest in the subject. However, it has articles and brainteasers that can be read by people of all ages!”, says Dhruva. In the future, the team behind the magazine is looking to expand internationally, “to collaborate with a variety of perspectives from around the world, and instill the same passion we carry for cognitive sciences to many more people!” concludes Dhruva.

To read more about the magazine, visit Mind Matters Magazine’s website, where you also find information about how to get involved with the magazine, links to their YouTube channel, blog and much more. For quick updates, follow the @mindmatters_mag on Instagram.