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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.

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CJOB: UM clinical psychologist, assistant professor Joanne Unger

June 28, 2023 — 
UM associate professor and psychologist, Joanne Unger talks to CJOB about giving kids a real mental break over the summer holidays.

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The Feminist Legal Forum, the Robson Hall Mental Health Group, the Manitoba Bar Association and the Robson Hall Movember Fundraising Team hosted a panel discussion for law students on Men's Mental Health in the Legal Profession.

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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.

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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

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Student Support releases Distress Guide for Faculty and Staff

February 23, 2022 — 
Student Support has created a new Distress Guide for faculty and staff that provides guidance on how to respond to student requests for support and how to reach out to students who appear to be in distress.

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