When My Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough: On Burnout, Failure, and Managing Imposter Syndrome

by Cassidy Smith | Mar 5, 2020 | Written by Cassidy

I’ve been in courses nonstop since the start of 2017, with the exception of taking one semester off due to a concussion that made my head spin when I even looked at a book. There’s only one month left until my undergrad coursework ends, and only three until I’ll...

Not Easy Being Green: Mental Health in a Melting, Burning World

by Cassidy Smith | Feb 20, 2020 | Written by Cassidy

 The times we’re living in can feel really, really scary. Between the fires in Australia and the flooding in Great Britain, 2020’s news outlets have been saturated with abundant stories of environmental destruction. This heavy, unending onslaught of bad news might...

Mountains from Molehills: When Catastrophizing Gets The Better Of You

by Cassidy Smith | Jan 6, 2020 | Written by Cassidy

This holiday season was a doozie, folks… or at least, I thought it was going to be. My friends and family will tell you that the holidays are usually my thing. From reading break to finals, the Charlie Brown Christmas album is my go-to study tunes. My first cravings...

Small Fish, Big Pond: Establishing a Sense of Community as a Student

by Cassidy Smith | Nov 18, 2019 | Written by Cassidy

Between my roles as a Student Mental Health Leader and a Peer Support Centre Volunteer, I spend a lot of time listening to students’ stories about their experiences on-campus. Though students’ experiences are incredibly varied, one common thread that I hear time and...

Fluff Therapy: How Animals Can Improve Your Mental Health (And How to Get Your Pet Fix at UVic)

by Cassidy Smith | Oct 17, 2019 | Written by Cassidy

Source: weheartit In our current cultural climate, pets take up a huge portion of our lives. According to research by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), 98% of pet owners consider their pet to be an integral member of their family. With this statistic...