mental health News Archive
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Why parents should never spank children
October 30, 2017 —
The research clearly shows that spanking is related to an increased likelihood of many poor health, social and developmental outcomes
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons team up with Bell Let’s Talk
January 16, 2017 —
Student-athletes help lead the campus conversation on mental health
![A 2011 literature review commissioned by the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services found that while the number of university students living with mental illnesses continues to grow, more students are starting to come forward to seek help. // Photo from iStock](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Depression-150x150.jpg)
Mental health first aid training sessions set for December
November 21, 2016 —
The Student Counselling Centre is inviting interested University of Manitoba staff to register and participate in the next Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions
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Spotlighting mental health
September 29, 2016 —
On Oct. 3-7, the University of Manitoba is highlighting on-campus support networks for students for Mental Health Awareness Week
![A 2011 literature review commissioned by the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services found that while the number of university students living with mental illnesses continues to grow, more students are starting to come forward to seek help. // Photo from iStock](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Depression-150x150.jpg)
Mental health support on campus to be bolstered by innovative program
May 3, 2016 —
A review found more students are starting to come forward to seek mental health help
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A balanced approach to good health
January 6, 2016 —
Bridging the interconnected themes of active living, mental wellness, and environmental responsibility, the University of Manitoba has created a new online tool for healthy living
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Workout for the brain, not the brawn
June 22, 2015 —
If you're working out to lose weight, Jonathan McGavock would say you’re focusing on the wrong goal
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#UMStaffWeek includes Free Fitness & Great Prizes
June 19, 2015 —
June 22-26, faculty and staff can try campus recreation services for free
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‘We bring our whole selves to work’
June 11, 2015 —
Inaugural Staff Mental Health Week, June 22 to 26, celebrates taking care of ourselves
![The student group Active Minds kicks off Mental Health Awareness Week with its chalk campaign.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mental-health_7148_May-05-2014-150x150.jpg)
Campus mental health strategy has a champion in its corner
May 4, 2015 —
Natalie Roach, the Campus Mental Health Facilitator points out some of the many resources available to promote wellness