Jocelyn C.
Past UVic Student Mental Health Blogger
Hello! My name is Jocelyn and I am finishing up my combined degree in Biology and Psychology at UVic.
I grew up in Victoria and started out studying Biochemistry before deciding to incorporate my intense interest in human behaviour into my educational journey. In my spare time, I love to read, watch British comedic panel shows, obsessively complete jigsaw puzzles, hang out with my cat, and spend time in good conversation with my friends. I am passionate about delving into all aspects of the human experience, and exploring ways to connect with others, strive towards a greater purpose, and live a rich and meaningful life. As I see it, mental health is an integral component of this, and learning to address that and treat ourselves and others with care and compassion is vitally important.
My goal for the future is to be involved in the realm of psychological research, and I hope to be part of an environment that seeks to view individuals struggling with mental health issues from a holistic perspective that values their varied experiences and invests in their well-being. I am so grateful for the opportunity that being a Mental Health Blogger grants me to learn about important psychological and emotional issues and share that knowledge with others.
Dwelling on Dreams: When Your Ideal Self Gets in the Way
"Our self-feeling in this world depends entirely on what we back ourselves to be and do. It is determined by the ratio of our actualities to our supposed potentialities; a fraction of which our pretensions are the denominator and the numerator our success:...
What should (and shouldn’t) we expose ourselves to? Self-care in turbulent times.
Hi readers, How conscious are you of the messages, images and ideologies you’re exposing yourself to on a day-to-day basis, and how those are impacting your well-being? I know for me, the answer is often not enough. In today’s world in particular, with the internet...
Frames of Reference
Hi readers, To what degree does our framing of a given situation influence – for better or for worse – our experience of it? This is a question that was recently asked on the NPR podcast, Invisibilia. In an episode entitled “Frame of Reference”, the hosts of this...
The Value of Community
When I reflect on the happiest times of my life, a common theme emerges: they’ve all involved other people. On a more specific level, the most fulfilling moments I’ve experienced have involved connecting with close others. In a broader sense, the happiest prolonged...
The Art of Flow
Have you ever been engaged in an activity – perhaps playing a sport, cooking a meal, or writing a poem – and found yourself so swept up in the experience that everything else seemed to simply melt away? Your self-consciousness disappeared, your intrusive thoughts were...
Mental Illness and the Self
Hi readers, When we have a mental illness, how does that affect our sense of self? Have you ever wondered whether a mental illness is something external to who you are – to be treated and eradicated so that you can return to your normal self – or something that is...