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 bi-weekly virtual workshops where we will explore topics such as coping with COVID-19 anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, and more!
Upcoming Workshops: TBD
Looking to de-stress? Come to our social events to meet new people, laugh, and have fun!
Next Coffee Chat: TBD
Grad Minds Office Hours
Have a question, suggestion, or concern about mental health-related university policies or resources? Come talk to us!
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!
Conference summary available here!
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: TBD
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: TBD
KnitWits with Paula Karger
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/85140647910
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!
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
