Opinion

Mind your Mind is our column on wellness and mental health written by Daphnée Lévesque. Check it out every two weeks! The authors of this column are not mental health professionals. If you need additional support, please contact Student Health Services, Sexual Assault Support Centre and/or the Wellness Centre. In case of an emergency call 911.

Mind Your Mind: Bittersweet endings and new beginnings

Daphnée says goodbye to Mind Your Mind after seven years of penning the column.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion July 5, 2022

Mind Your Mind: My favourite uplifting video clips

In the latest for Mind your mind, Daphnée Lévesque talks about her favourite uplifting videos.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion June 24, 2022

Mind Your Mind: My favourite mindful Instagram accounts

Today, I’m going to share my favourite mental health related Instagram accounts. When I follow accounts that focus on mental health, self-care and therapy, it makes me feel better about my struggles and the fact I am not alone.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion June 6, 2022

Mind Your Mind: What is SMART Recovery?

SMART Recovery is an organization that aims to help people struggling with all types of addiction.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion May 17, 2022

Mind Your Mind: The ways I motivate and reward myself

It’s even harder to reward myself when I do engage in healthy behaviours, because I have the belief that I did not “accomplish” enough to reward myself.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion March 19, 2022

Mind Your Mind: Volunteering ideas

Volunteering has so many benefits, but for me personally, it increases my self-esteem and adds purpose to my life.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion November 20, 2021

Mind Your Mind: What does a support system look like?

Navigating the healthcare system can be so tricky that it’s important to learn how to advocate for yourself.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion November 15, 2021

Mind Your Mind: How to cope with a recent mental health diagnosis

I know that when I got diagnosed, my life turned upside down, and it was never the same. Everyone has a different journey.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion October 3, 2021

Mind Your Mind: Activities to calm your mind

I encourage you to make your own list too — it’s important that we take care of ourselves during the hectic convergence of the pandemic and the return to classes!

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion September 17, 2021

Mind Your Mind: Taking a look at the Calm Harm app

The app was created by a clinical psychologist who used the basic principles of an evidence-based treatment called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It teaches skills to help you cope during a crisis.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion March 19, 2021

Mind Your Mind: What’s on my bookshelf?

Here’s some of my favourite books, with a brief description and a quote.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion December 4, 2020

Mind Your Mind: Creative self-care ideas

Over the years, I have been told everything from “you should exercise and eat healthy” to “binge-watch Netflix and eat popcorn.”

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion November 20, 2020

Mind Your Mind: The five building blocks of present moment experience

When we are aware of our internal experience, we can use our skills to ground ourselves and remind ourselves that we are safe.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion November 6, 2020

Mind Your Mind: What are mindfulness-based therapies?

According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, “mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present, and nonjudgmentally.”

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion October 23, 2020

Mind Your Mind: What is self-compassion and how do I practice it?

What I like about Dr. Neff’s work is that she acknowledges that in our society, we often want to feel “special and above average” in order to feel worthy, but self-compassion is available to everyone.

Daphnée Lévesque Opinion October 9, 2020