This week we tackle consent and sexual violence here at TMU. Through interviews with Sam DeFranco from the Centre for Safer Sex and Sexual Violence Support and Dr. Gauthamie Poolokasingham from the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, we learn more about creating safer environments and the benefits of seeking help when dealing with trauma.
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No Hard Feelings explores mental health in many different areas of life where it might not be discussed regularly. Whether it’s mental health within cultures, the workplace, or in the daily life of a student, no topic is off-limits. Let’s open up the floor for people to express themselves where they are, how they are, in a safe and positive space with No Hard Feelings!
Student Athletes
This week Elijah and Srishti are joined by Tyler Frankel, a track and field athlete at TMU. They talk about his experience as a student athlete, work-life balance and the importance of exercise for mental health!
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This week Srishti and Elijah are joined by Anz Ginther (Human Rights @ York University) and Katrina Chen See (Illustration @ OCAD University)! Together they discuss student stress across different programs and how they all cope. This episode also features our new theme song created by Elia Konstantarakos!
Continue readingReligion and Mental Health
In this episode we discuss the ties between religion and mental health. Through interviews with Selena Osunde, host of SpiritLive show ChristianiTEA and Shaffni Nalir, a Spiritual Care Worker at Wanasah and the Centre fro Addiction and Mental Health, hosts Elijah and Srishti learn the ways in which spirituality can impact mental health.
Continue readingStudent Resources
In this episode hosts Elijah and Srishti talk discuss student mental health, COVID’s impact and the importance of campus supports. They also chat with Anna Lannutti about her work with Student Integrated Health and Wellbeing!
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