Mental health

Mental health and your well-being

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This page is formed around student opinions and experiences regarding mental health. This page shouldn’t be used in place of professional services but rather as surface level information on the topic.

Through a quick search online, you’ll find that mental health is defined as a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. As students, we grow to see that life is pretty uncertain and there will be times that you may feel as though you have not lived up to yours or others’ expectations. Although this may be the case, it’s fair to say that no one is really 100% ‘ok’, 100% of the time. With all the change that we undergo as students and the pressures around us, there will be times where we will be unhappy, sad, bored, anxious, excited, happy, etc. - but this is all natural. Sometimes, we need the ‘bad’ days to teach us how to really appreciate the ‘good’ days. If we only had good days, everything would feel the same and life wouldn’t be as unique as it is. We are also adjusting to different ways of living in the current world situation, which takes a toll and affects everyone differently. Please reach out whenever you need help.

Listed below are some student insights around mental health

Helping others with mental health

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Counselling

Just because counselling may not have helped someone else, doesn’t mean it can’t help you - everyone experiences things differently.

Do not be off-put from counselling or other services just because you hear there is a waitlist or because you are worried others will judge you, it's always worth giving it a shot.

Counsellors are trained professionals that can give guidance, advice, or help you understand what you are feeling. Sometimes, a counsellor might not be the right fit for you. You can also explore mentors, coaches, or even more specialized professionals such as psychologists.

Waterloo's Mental Health Resources

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