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      • KnitWits with Paula
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        • Power Yoga with Gabrielle
        • KnitWits with Paula
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        • 2021-22 Workshops
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        • Power Yoga with Gabrielle
        • KnitWits with Paula
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          GRAD MINDS

           

          The University of Toronto's Graduate Student

          Mental Health Committee

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        • NEW! 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!

          Zoom Link

          Grad Minds Office Hours

          Book a one-on-one or joint meeting with Katie and Felix, the Grad Minds Mental Health Policy Advisors. Any questions or feedback are welcome!

          Appointment Booking
        • 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

          Grad Minds Webinar Series

          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

          Recreation Events and Coffee Chat Socials

          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!

           

          Sign-Up: https://www.gradminds.ca/office-hours

          Grad Minds Annual Conference: "Is it Just Me?"

          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!

          Peer Support Initiative

          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

          Power Yoga Vinyasa Class with Gabrielle Forget

          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

          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 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

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        Grad Minds

        University of Toronto

        Graduate Students' Union

        Contact Us

        mentalhealth@utgsu.ca

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