by Tristen | Jan 11, 2022 | Written by Tristen
(Disclaimer: This post heavily draws upon Dr. Kristin Neff’s work, which can be accessed via her website. Also, throughout the following post, I will hyperlink any/all information I found on Dr. Neff’s website, so the wonderful resources provided there can be accessed...
by Sophie McIntyre | Nov 16, 2021 | Written by Sophie
As someone who doesn’t drink, I can say firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate socializing when you’re sober. This is for a host of reasons! First – university social culture puts such a huge emphasis on drinking. I can’t count how many get-togethers or...
by Tristen | Jan 18, 2021 | Written by Tristen
Hi everyone! Happy Wellness Week, and happy Academic Wellness Day 🙂 In post-secondary academics, student wellness appears infinitely less important than the outcomes they are able to achieve in their courses. The implications of this for us students are immense. This...
by Tristen | Nov 16, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hey again! This month, I wanted to talk about panic attacks. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like the only part of panic attacks/Panic Disorder (PD) people talk about is the attack part. They talk about mindfulness, and breathing, and calming down,...
by Tristen | Oct 20, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hey again! In my last blog post, I shared how beneficial improving my sleep hygiene has been for my mental health. I then shared resources outlining different ways one can improve their sleep hygiene: (Anxiety Canada, CDC, and the Sleep Foundation). For me,...
