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 Projects
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our year round projects!
Annual Conference: Roadmap to Resiliency
The Grad Minds Annual Mental Health Conference will host a variety of speakers and workshops on different mental health topics.
Date: Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: UofT Multi-Faith Centre
Workshop Series
Our bi-weekly workshop series focuses on personal skill development including individual resilience, coping skills, problem solving, and self-advocacy.
Elemental Magazine
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.
Website: elementalmag.ca
Mental Health Resource Initiative
We are working toward providing more education and information about mental health resources available, how to access those resources, and what to expect from them.
Community Outreach Project
We are collaborating with additional advocacy groups within UofT and across the community to help support students with complex mental health needs.
Share Circle Initiative
To build a better sense of community within Grad Minds, we are planning a new “Share Circle” initiative. All UofT graduate students shall be invited to gather, meet, and share their experiences with various mental health topics.
