Health and Wellness – Life @ U of T

Dealing with Health Challenges As A University Student

Here’s what it’s like dealing with health challenges as a student.

Expectation: You are going for a jog at sunset - Reality: You nap in bed all day

I Didn’t Exercise for a Whole Semester – Here’s What I Learned

I was always an active person. From competitive gymnastics to recreational sports in school to dancing as a hobby, I always found myself doing some sort of physical activity. Quarantine gave me the chance to branch out in fitness; for…

My Experience Attending A Health and Wellness Peer Support Session

Here’s what it was like joining a drop-in session at the Health and Wellness Peer Support program.

How I Focus on My Wellbeing During the Exam Period

We’re slowly getting closer and closer to finals! At this point I’m not sure whether to be excited or sad. Excited to go on winter break and have a great Christmas but sad that I have to grind for finals…

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Student Mental Health: Beyond Pills and Doctors

The content depicted in this post is only one experience of a student, mental health is unique to each person. *Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and depression In light of recent events at the University of Toronto, I would like…

When Mental Health Becomes a Laundry List of “Problems”

I always thought I was content with speaking about my mental health struggles. It wasn’t something I felt ashamed about, rather it was liberating to let people know of my own struggles – it indirectly assured me that people could…

Staying Mentally Healthy While Social Distancing

Health and Wellness has been offering a bunch of online workshops in order to aid students in keeping up their mental health. Last Tuesday I virtually attended the workshop titled Staying Mentally Healthy While Practicing Social Distancing. The meeting was…