Jack.org Toronto Metropolitan Chapter

Have you noticed a negative change in your mental wellness over the past few months? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the “winter blues” 🥶🥶

Don’t worry, there are things you can do to start feeling better and reduce the severity of SAD symptoms asap. Swipe to learn more!➡️

Did you know that today is Anti-Bullying Day? To mark the occasion, people are encouraged to show their support of anti-bullying awareness and education by wearing blue!

Available resources at TMU include the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Community Safety and Security, Human Rights Services, and Student Care. Other resources available include Call Bullying Canada, Talking to a mental health professional by calling tel:1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741, or calling Talk Su***de Canada at tel:1-833-456-456 for 24 hour support

Have you used a mental health service or resource on or off campus that you found helpful? Fill out the google form in our bio so we can share it with your peers! All submissions will be entered to win a $10 gift card 🤩

👂; When we think about anxiety, we often think it’s a feeling of uneasiness, fear, discomfort, etc. Although these feelings are characteristics of anxiety, it’s possible our anxiety could be telling us more. It can serve as a reminder to perform certain actions, which may aid in decreasing our anxiety. Although uncomfortable, there is always an upside to everything and it is all about finding the silver linings! ✨

The Jack.org TMU Chapter is excited to officially begin recruiting for the ‘22-‘23 school year! If you are passionate about advocating for and improving student mental health at TMU, come join our team.

Position descriptions and application form are at the link in our bio. The deadline to apply is June 20, don’t miss out! 🤍

Since this year’s explores the theme of empathy, we wanted to address the related topic of compassion fatigue. While it is important to be there for others, it should not come at the expense of your own well-being.

Swipe to learn if this is something you could be experiencing and how to manage.