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    GRAD MINDS

     

    The University of Toronto's Graduate Student

    Mental Health Committee

  • KnitWits with Paula!

    Drop-in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and general crafting! Join any time between 6 and 8 on Mondays for a relaxing time with fellow grad students. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience and interest level!

    Yoga with Gabrielle!

    These 60-minute classes allow you to step out of your day and onto your mat for an hour of movement, mindfulness, and fun! All levels welcome! Registration is required.

     

    First Wednesday of every month!

    Next Class: December 7th, 2022, 7pm

  • About Us

    Who we are

    Formed through a student initiative at the University of Toronto in September 2013, Grad Minds is now officially recognized as the Mental Health Advisory Committee of the University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union (UTGSU).

    What we do

    We promote well-being and provide mental health education through programs, initiatives, and events, with a focus on developing psychological resilience, personal skill development, self-care practices, and de-stigmatizing mental health problems.

    Why we do what we do

    Graduate students face unique challenges that are not often addressed. At this time, there is a lack of peer support services and education programs aimed at graduate students' mental health on campus.

  • Our Mission

    Our mission is to promote mental health awareness and well-being among the graduate student population at the University of Toronto. We take a three-pronged approach to achieve our mission that encompasses:

    Education

    To Promote Wellness

    Mental health is complex. Our goal is to provide students with tools and resources that may help improve their overall mental health and well-being.

    Advocacy

    To Raise Awareness

    Mental health conversations are essential; we can't be silent anymore. Our aim is to diminish the shame and stigma that surrounds mental health.

    Collaboration

    To Create Partnerships

    Mental health is important for everyone to talk about. We provide a platform for students, staff, and community initiatives to share their messages.

  • Our Events, Projects, and Initiatives

    Join us for our workshops where we will explore topics such as coping with anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, and more!

     

     

    Looking to de-stress? Come to our social events to meet new people, laugh, and have fun!

     

     

    Gabrielle’s Zoom Power Yoga classes with Grad Minds are Power Yoga vinyasa classes, with a short meditation at the beginning or end. These 60-minute classes allow you to step out of your day and onto your mat for an hour of movement, mindfulness, and fun! All levels welcome! Register below!

     

    Classes:

    December 7th, 2022, 7pm Register

    January 18th, 2023, 7pm Register

    February 1st, 2023, 7pm Register

    March 1st, 2023, 7pm Register

    April 5th, 2023, 7pm Register

    Drop-in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and general crafting! Join any time between 6 and 8 on Mondays for a relaxing time with fellow grad students. We talk about everything and anything while creating wonderful things.

     

    Zoom Link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/87470558115

    Elemental Magazine is an initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness on campus and advancing our current knowledge on mental health through an engaging communication platform. All articles are available at elementalmag.ca!

    Bi-weekly Meetings

    All UofT graduate students are welcome to attend our meetings where they can share their ideas on how we, as a community, can improve graduate student wellbeing during these times.

     

    For more information, send an email to mentalhealth@utgsu.ca

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