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Dr. Michelle Porter

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

CTV Winnipeg: ‘I’ve never stopped’: Winnipeg man hits the pavement nearly 1,800 days in a row

February 11, 2025 — 
It started as a way to pass the time in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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young people gather in a barber shop as part of an outreach workshop

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: University students, professor make space for men and boys to talk about mental health

February 10, 2025 — 
Student-led initiative, Black barbershop help create welcoming places for men and boys to open up

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Students

Discover your future in healthcare 2025

February 6, 2025 — 
Do you have passion or interest in helping others with their mental health and well-being? If so, explore a range of exciting healthcare careers, including Art Therapy and Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor, through virtual sessions hosted by Career Services. Register now to learn from professionals in the field !

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Students

Taking care of U can be tough, Healthy U is here to help

January 27, 2025 — 
For any students seeking support or just a listening ear, consider reaching out to Healthy U.

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162 Extended Education new Student Wellness Centre

Students

Feeling overwhelmed or just not sure where to start with ‘wellness’?

January 27, 2025 — 
No one should have to face all the challenges of being a student alone. Luckily, with a multitude of resources and supports available right on campus, including the Student Wellness Centre, no University of Manitoba student needs to.

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Students

Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health

January 17, 2025 — 
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 22. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 20-27! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

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Students

Support for extenuating circumstances during the exam period

December 3, 2024 — 
Final exams can be a period of stress and anxiety for any student and UM offers many forms of support in preparation for finals and to help you manage your stress during this time. Though you may be prepared for your final, unexpected circumstances still arise where a deferred exam may be considered. 

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Students are photographed outside on a sunny day on the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus on September 19, 2019. (Photo by Marianne Helm / University of Manitoba)

Students

Take time for a fall mental health check-in

November 19, 2024 — 
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.

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Silhouettes of soldiers standing on a ridge at sunset

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

CityNews Winnipeg: Quicker supports for military veterans needed: say experts

October 24, 2024 — 
Quicker supports for military veterans needed: say experts

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3 students walk across campus in the sunshine.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy

September 20, 2024 — 
This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.

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