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Mental health
Coming of age is a balancing act
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When you hear the word ‘teenager’ do you imagine someone closed up in their room obsessed with their phone, text messages and social media? Or is it someone trying to balance work, school, health/stress, volunteering and family relationships? Recent research has proven the latter: the vast majority of teens care deeply about others and are involved in their communities. At the same time, many are facing very adult issues such as debt, finding affordable housing, stress and hypertension.
10-year study on youth and health
Media release
A study released Oct. 26 by UVic and Island Health shines a unique spotlight on a generation of young people in Greater Victoria. No other research study in Canada has followed a full decade of observation of youth from one distinct region and varied socio-economic backgrounds.
Channelling UVic life as Chancellor
The Ring
She's a Chancellor like no other. Bearing witness to—and representing—the boundless enthusiasm of UVic students, researchers and community connections comes naturally for UVic Chancellor Shelagh Rogers.
Mental health matters
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The next UVic Student Mental Health Initiative event—”From surviving to thriving: increasing positive mental health on our campus”—will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 4-6 p.m. in the Bob Wright Centre. Chancellor Shelagh Rogers will emcee the eve…
Coming together for mental health
The Ring
Alex Sterling is a busy woman. As UVic’s new student mental health programming coordinator, she is responsible for coordinating mental health events, preparing communications materials, and developing and delivering workshops for on positive mental health. Her position was created as part of UVic’s Student Mental Health Strategy (SMHS), now in its second year of implementation. “I’ve been at UVic as an undergrad and grad, with a focus on counselling psychology and mental health,” says Sterling, who previously worked at the Resource Center for Students with a Disability. “When I saw that our campus was making student mental health a priority, in a cohesive and targeted way, I jumped at the chance to be a part of it.”
UVic Mental Health Strategy
The Ring
Rebekah Erickson’s life profoundly changed shortly after graduating from high school, when someone very close to her tragically passed away from suicide. In learning to cope with the grief, confusion and sadness, Erickson found her passion in life—helping others. “I realized the importance of having a strong support network around you,” said Erickson, in her fourth year of psychology at the University of Victoria. “The loss I experienced really ignited my desire to help people who are dealing with mental illness and struggling to find that support.” A peer helper in the university’s counselling services, Erickson is pursuing a career in the mental health field.
Shelagh Rogers named next Chancellor
The Ring
Shared values and aspirations bring celebrated broadcaster to UVic Nationally recognized broadcaster Shelagh Rogers, OC, was announced today as the next Chancellor of the University of Victoria. The popular national radio host, witness and champion of reconciliation for Aboriginal people, long-time advocate for adult literacy and mental health awareness and an acknowledged “voice” of the country will become the university’s 11th Chancellor next year.
Talking mental health
The Ring
Two upcoming sessions in the Let’s Talk Mental Health series, sponsored by the UVic Mental Health Task Force, will allow participants to discuss their own experiences, and learn from resource people and those living with mental illness. A round-tabl…
Let's talk mental health
The Ring
Connecting with others is a proven tool that assists people to feel more hopeful and strong. Lack of social support and feelings of loneliness make us more vulnerable to mental health or substance use problems. A roundtable discussion on Oct. 9 (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in ECS 660) will assist participants to reflect on their personal and social connections, and learn from service providers, resource people and those living with mental illness.
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