Pearl T.
Past UVic Student Mental Health Blogger
Hey!
My name is Pearl and I’m a fourth-year student here at UVic. I study Chemistry for Medical Sciences. I have been passionate about mental and physical health for a long time; this interest started at a young age when I was a frequent patient at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. I moved to Victoria straight out of high school to gain new life experiences in a completely fresh atmosphere. I spend most of my time in lectures or studying in McPherson library. Outside of my studies, I am the Co-President of Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria and I also volunteer with UVic Mental Health Student Leadership Program and other health-related initiatives on campus. My hobbies include dancing and playing music with friends or spending quality time with those closest to me. I will be graduating in April and I am excited to see what the future holds.
I hope you enjoy the blog!
Pearl
Mental Health Tips and Resources to Use During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented era of adjustment and isolation. Our plans have changed. Our favourite businesses are closed. Some of our family members are ill. During this time, it is more important than ever to check in on yourself. Do what you...
What I’ve Learned About Exercise and Mental Health
Hey all! I’ve been meaning to write a post for a while on the relationship between exercise and mental health. This is something that I have been trying to learn more about ever since I started a Work Study position for UVic Health Services. My role is to coordinate...
Explaining the FitConnect Program
Hey readers! In September, I started a Work Study position to be a student coordinator of the FitConnect program and I've had an amazing experience so far. The program uses fitness and social connection to support students who have been diagnosed with depression or...
My Take on Emotional Validation
Hey readers!I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about interpersonal connection during my time at university, it’s the importance of emotional validation. I think it’s a shame that almost no one is talking about it, yet...
UVic’s Hidden Gems: Services You Might Not Know About
Hey, readers! Throughout my time at UVic, I’ve noticed there’s are many initiatives aimed at promoting large resources available to students, namely Health Services and Counselling Services. However, UVic has A LOT to offer and many students don't know what's...
Healthy Strategies for Giving Support: Part II
Hello, readers! This entry is the second post a two-part series on giving support to someone who struggles with their mental health. Part I covered fundamental concepts behind healthy support and can he found here. This post is a concrete list of dos and don’ts...
Healthy Strategies for Offering Support: Part I
Hello, readers! November can be a difficult month for many reasons; the daylight seems scarce and the stresses from school and other obligations may be bubbling to the surface as the year comes to a close. This rainy season can be especially hard for those who already...
Nostalgia and Me: A Complicated Relationship
Last semester I took an English literature course here at UVic. My professor—the very likeable Andrew Murray—was discussing nostalgia as a common literary theme. He said nostalgia can be described as “the desire for desire”. We long to feel emotions as sharply as we...