GRAD MINDS
The University of Toronto's Graduate Student
Mental Health Committee
Grad Minds Conference: Finding Your Place in Virtual Space
Navigating one’s wellbeing and cultivating connections during the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging. On, March 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm EST, join us and mental health leaders from across the country to explore resiliency and resolve during these uncertain times. For more info and to register, visit gradminds-conference.ca
Workshop: Saving Strategies: Easy Concept, Difficult Reality
Need some tips to spend less and save more money as a Grad Student? Join us on Friday, March 12th @ 1:00 PM to learn how develop the right mind-set to gain control over your money and achieve your financial goals.
Share Circle: Looking Back on One Year of COVID-19
If you’d like to share your experiences, engage in stimulating discussion with your peers, or simply learn more, then join us at our next Share Circle on Monday, March 15th where we will be looking back on the past year of navigating our mental health during COVID-19.
Power Yoga Vinyasa Class
No matter whether you have never practiced yoga before, or if you have been practicing for years, all are welcome! Next Class: Monday, March 22nd, 2021 @ 7:30PM
Grad Minds Peer Support Initiative
We are proud to announce the launch of our Peer Support Initiative! To learn more and to connect with one our our peer supporters, visit the link below:
MindFest 2021
Join us at Mindfest 2021 for a week of free online presentations, covering topics such as the pandemic, racial bias, mental health and more!
Dates: March 8th - 12th
#ShareYourStory
Stories bring us together. What's your story?
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
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our year round projects!
Navigating one’s wellbeing and cultivating connections in these virtual spaces can be challenging. On Thursday, March 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm EST, join us and mental health leaders from across the country to explore resiliency and resolve during these uncertain times. All are welcome! For more information and to register, visit: gradminds-conference.ca
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!
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
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
Bi-weekly Zoom 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
Facebook Live Yoga with Josh Cooper
Join us every Wednesday for free online Yoga! Josh will lead you through a restorative Hatha Flow Yoga class, perfect for building strength, increasing mobility, and balancing energy levels. All levels welcome!
Community Outreach
We are collaborating with additional working groups within UofT and across the community to help support students with complex mental health needs.
Grad Minds
University of Toronto
Graduate Students' Union
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