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
Looking to de-stress? Come to our social events to meet new people, laugh, and have fun!
Next Coffee Chat: October 13 – Navigating Student Life
Next Social: October 19 – Grad Minds: Outdoor Edition
Join us for our bi-weekly virtual workshops where we will explore topics such as coping with COVID-19 anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, and more!
Next Workshop: October 6 – Navigating "Post-Pandemic" Life: A Creative Writing & Mindfulness Workshop
The Grad Minds Peer Support Initiative aims to provide a supportive and confidential online space for University of Toronto graduate students.For more information, visit: gradmindspeersupport.ca
Next Peer Support Initiative Social: October 21st – Pumpkin Carving Contest
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! Registration is required.
Next Class: Tuesday, October 19th @ 7:30 PM, EDT
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.
Now accepting journalist applications for Issue 9!
Visit elementalmag.ca for more info!
Join Grad Minds for an 8-week yoga fundamentals program led by certified yoga instructor Josh Cooper. He will lead you through a progressive program to build strength and improve mobility.
First Class: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 @ 4:00 PM, EDT
Registration: https://yogawithjosh.eventbrite.ca
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
Navigating one’s wellbeing and cultivating connections in these virtual spaces can be challenging. Join us and mental health leaders from across the country to explore resiliency and resolve during these uncertain times. All are welcome! More information coming soon!
We are offering Open Door Conflict Management Coaching each month for anyone who would like to take the first steps to learn how to resolve an ongoing conflict, prevent a conflict they see building, or just generally improve their competency in conflict management. Registration is required! Spots are Limited!
Next Session: Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 @ 1:00-4:00 PM, EDT
Intake Form: https://forms.gle/kWAEZKg3tnrF16DD7
