UVic Harm Reduction Centre: What is “Harm Reduction” and Why is it Important?

by Tristen | Feb 16, 2021 | Written by Tristen

Hi friends!     This month, I wanted to talk about serious (an incredibly important) topics. This post will include discussion of risky behaviours, as well as of substance abuse and addiction.      This past year, an absolutely massive spike in overdoses and...

The Impact of Working From Home on a University Student’s Mental Health

by Tristen | Sep 22, 2020 | Written by Tristen

Hi everyone!To start off my first ever blog post, I thought I would just say what we’ve all been thinking lately: working from home can be extremely difficult, and can take a serious toll on our mental health and well-being. In addition to the obvious reasons...

Death Before Life: A Conversation with Poet, Tallas Munro

by Teresa | Mar 21, 2019 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Teresa

(Photo Copyright: Chris Hawkins)Interview by TeresaFrom the stage to the page, Tallas Munro is a polymath of artistic endeavours. From the Fringe Festival to Phoenix theatre productions, he has become a rising star of the theatre community. The third year Fine Arts...

Learning to Thrive with Depression

by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Mar 1, 2019 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma

A few months ago I dipped lower for a lot longer than I usually do. “Dipping low” is what I refer to the periods of depression I feel, it feels like a safe and easy way to explain to my family and friends what I am experiencing. In a world that can seem overwhelmingly...

My experience at UVic’s Pet Café and Laughter Meditation

by Sané | Feb 25, 2019 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané

Hey readers! If you haven’t heard about the pet café yet, then let me be the first to tell you about the weekly free drop-in pet café that happens every Wednesday from 2:30-4pm at the Interfaith Chapel. I repeat, WEEKLY pet café. That is completely FREE! Not only...