mental health News Archive
Faculty of Law
Men’s Mental Health in the Legal Profession
November 25, 2022 —
In the finale of Die Hard, Bruce Willis’ character, John McLane, is in utter shambles. His face is bruised, his body is broken, and he is hardly able to walk. Often, whether due to shame or a lack of knowledge, men will find themselves in similar disarray before seeking out mental health support. As our panelists for the Men’s Mental Health in the Legal Profession categorically stated, men should not wait until their well-being is similarly tattered before reaching out for help.
Human Resources
Checking-in on your mental health
March 15, 2022 —
It is important to check in with ourselves and with those around us in regard to mental health.
Students rank UM among top Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey
March 11, 2022 —
'We continue to make strides in our commitment to foster a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability'
Students
Customize your care: Explore UM’s self-help and group support options
February 28, 2022 —
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care. Although directly connecting with a mental health professional on a one-on-one basis is helpful, it isn’t your only option
Students
UM’s Student Counselling Centre encourages students to reach out for support
February 7, 2022 —
The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) encourages you to be kind to yourself if you’re having difficulty and to reach out to someone for support
Students
14 ways to combat stress during tough times
February 7, 2022 —
When there is a lot of uncertainty in your world, and the stressors are compounding, self care can sometimes feel like one more impossible thing - yet, even small ways of caring for yourself can make a big difference
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Helping others helps us too, this Bell Let’s Talk day
January 26, 2022 —
The conversation around mental health will take centre stage during the 12th annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign Jan. 26. This occurs at a time when many are feeling heightened stress of yet another surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, a return to remote working/learning, and on top of it a bout of especially cold and snowy winter weather.
Students
Get the kind of support you need: Mental health resources for students
November 29, 2021 —
Whether you are looking to add some tools to your coping toolkit or are in need of immediate help, we want you to know that there is support for you, right at this moment, regardless of your level of need
UM student-athlete creates platform to promote positive mental health
January 25, 2021 —
Émilie Massé, a Faculty of Architecture student and Bisons women’s hockey athlete, recently launched Fivefiftyfive, a clothing brand intended to advocate for changing the narrative around mental health
Now more than ever, let’s talk
January 19, 2021 —
This year, the University of Manitoba will once again be one of over 200 post-secondary institutions across Canada to join the world’s largest mental health conversation with Bell Let’s Talk