Talk about Mental Health

Reducing stigma is a key part of building mental health literacy. The more we talk about mental health, the more we are able to decrease stigma and equip our community with the skills and the knowledge they need to thrive—at UBC, and beyond! 

Mental health is a continuum—all of us have mental health, but not all of us start at the same point. For some, small, daily interventions such as moving more, or connecting with others might help keep your mind feeling healthy—at UBC, we call these the Thrive 5+. For others, engaging in activities that bring you joy like music, art, worship, or meditation might be what makes you feel good and helps you deal with life’s everyday challenges. And for others, 

 

And sometimes,  you will need to ask for Sometimes this might not be enough. It’s important to 

 

But sometimes this isn’t enough. And sometimes your own capacity to support your mental health is exhausted, and you need to ask for help. To do well, you have to be well. And it’s ok to ask for support. If you weren’t feeling physically well, you’d probably let people know. It’s the same with mental health. It’s just as important. 

 

It is important for us to recognize that mental health is diverse, and ways to support it are as well. What works for one person may not work for another. You may need to explore numerous paths to supporting mental health. You may try things that work really well, and others that don’t

And 

Talking to someone about your mental health doesn’t always mean 

For those experiencing mental health illness or disorders, supporting mental health may not 

If you find yourself struggling, reach out. There are 

 

But 

But by creating campus environments where mental health is openly talked about and where our students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to 

 [MOU1]What resources can we include here? 

How to have conversations about mental health

 


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