MOTIVATION It’s already nearing the fourth month of the semester and there’s only a few more weeks until winter break! It can feel tough, as we approach the end of the year, to keep up the drive to stay focused and motivated. Here are a few tools and resources to get over the mid-late semester… Continue reading MMH #5: MOTIVATION
SELF CARE “I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” -Audre Lorde With the start of a new semester, the changes accompanying the unfamiliar workload and the demands of multiple responsibilities might make taking time for yourself seem less of a priority.… Continue reading MMH #4: SELF CARE
Peer Support “We rise by lifting others” – Robert Ingersoll When we’re drudging through the depths of our schoolwork and trying to keep afloat our responsibilities, it’s important that we take the time to take care of ourselves and prioritize our wellness. But it can be equally as rewarding to connect with our friends and… Continue reading MMH #3: PEER SUPPORT
Stigma STIGMA: (noun.) a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. In recent years, you may have noticed this word used more and more frequently, commonly in the context of mental health. Maybe this word has been used so much that it has lost some of its meaning. The goal of… Continue reading MMH #2: STIGMA
Did you know? Rates of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, burnout, and related mental health problems) are higher among medical students and residents than the general public in Canada and the US, with females at a higher risk than male students (Dyrbye, Thomas, & Shanafelt, 2006) There is a tendency for increasing rates of depression and… Continue reading MMH #1: Medical Student Mental Health
a moment for mental health 