mental health News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CTV Winnipeg: Is mental illness passed down through families?
June 3, 2024 —
Is mental illness passed down through families?
Culturally sensitive counselling a cornerstone of new EFAP
May 6, 2024 —
University of Manitoba employees can now benefit from culturally sensitive counselling services through a new Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Kii by CloudMD. Kii offers mental health supports for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, along with Elder and Knowledge Keeper supports for Indigenous employees.
Students
Preparing for final exams
April 8, 2024 —
Focusing on your wellness as much as your studying during exam season can help ensure you are functioning at your best. Many resources can help you thrive and take care of yourself. Here are some suggestions:
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC News: Opposition parties call for indefinite pause to MAID expansion for mental illness
January 29, 2024 —
Opposition parties call for indefinite pause to MAID expansion for mental illness
Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health
January 23, 2024 —
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.
Students
Find connection and calm: 12 UM support groups and workshops to try this term
January 15, 2024 —
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and wellness. UM offers a variety of groups and workshops for students to explore. Discover a safe place where you can meet others who you can relate to, share your experiences, get valuable feedback and develop new coping skills.
Students
This year, ditch the pressure of perfection and join the Real Me Resolutions campaign
January 2, 2024 —
It’s that time again—the start of a new year and with it, a flood of advertisements and messaging around “health” in the form of the familiar January refrain that we aren’t enough.
Daily Guardian: Loneliness high in Canada, can contribute to health issues, report says
December 6, 2023 —
Loneliness high in Canada, can contribute to health issues, report says
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning December Workshops
November 28, 2023 —
Check out the wide variety of upcoming workshops offered by the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning scheduled this December!
Students
Take time for a fall mental health check-in
October 12, 2023 —
It's normal to feel overwhelmed at this time of year. Connect with UM's Student Support services and off-campus resources to give your health and wellness a boost.