mental health
“We all fight a fight no one knows about”: Jordin Tootoo gives keynote speech at UVic Wellness Week
For the keynote speech at UVic’s sixth annual Wellness Week, Jordin Tootoo, the first Inuit player in the NHL, discussed his experiences with depression and alcoholism following his brother’s death…
UVic Women’s Rowing team deletes Instagram comments, shares photos of former rower critical of athletes who spoke out against head coach
Following UVic’s investigation into allegations against coach Barney Williams, members of the Vikes varsity women’s rowing team deleted comments on the team’s Instagram account which criticized the team, and shared…
UVic welcomes rebranded mental health week to campus
This year, UVic has partnered with 15 on-campus groups to host 25 events for their sixth annual week-long mental health event, including a sold out keynote showcase with Jordin Tootoo.
“Shine a Light on Mental Health” event raises awareness about campus resources and shares stories of struggle
The Student Mental Health Initiative partnered with UVic Confessions and Crushes to engage students with mental health resources on campus, and share stories of struggles through anonymous submissions.
EDITORIAL | For students struggling with work, debt, and mental health, reading break isn’t enough
As we come back from reading break, let's be real: for how many students was it actually a real, stress-free "break,"and for how many was it a much-needed few days…
UVic Bounce aims to help combat student burnout
Student burnout is a serious issue, but UVic Bounce hopes to combat it by decreasing the stigma associated with seeking help.
Caribbean Chronicles: facing anxiety and adventure head-on in Martinique
This trip to Martinique, an island just north of Venezuela, is my first time alone in a country where I'm not fluent in the language. “If you fail to plan,…
