July 5, 2022
Mind Your Mind: Bittersweet endings and new beginnings
Daphnée says goodbye to Mind Your Mind after seven years of penning the column.
Mind your Mind
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.
June 24, 2022
Mind Your Mind: My favourite uplifting video clips
In the latest for Mind your mind, Daphnée Lévesque talks about her favourite uplifting videos.
June 6, 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.
May 17, 2022
Mind Your Mind: What is SMART Recovery?
SMART Recovery is an organization that aims to help people struggling with all types of addiction.
March 19, 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.
November 20, 2021
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.
November 15, 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.
October 3, 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.
September 17, 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!
March 19, 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.
December 4, 2020
Mind Your Mind: What’s on my bookshelf?
Here’s some of my favourite books, with a brief description and a quote.
November 20, 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.”
November 6, 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.
October 23, 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.”
October 9, 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.
September 25, 2020
Mind Your Mind: How do you build self-esteem?
If you feel stuck right now and wonder if self-esteem is a problem for you, I invite you to do a self-esteem check up. Be honest with yourself.
May 1, 2020
Mind Your Mind: How to make a self-soothing kit in a jar
What’s great about a mason jar is that you can leave it on your desk, beside your computer or on an office shelf.
April 23, 2020
Mind Your Mind: How to find the right counsellor
In the past couple weeks, I’ve been “therapist shopping.” That being said, I know exactly what I’m looking for. If this is your first time accessing counselling, here’s a few tips on how to get started and important factors to keep in mind.
April 10, 2020
Mind Your Mind: The benefits of a wellness plan
A wellness plan is, first and foremost, a way to cope ahead with the future if challenges were to arise. It provides insight and acts as a guide when you find yourself struggling.
March 26, 2020
Mind Your Mind: Pleasant activities to do while being stuck inside
For me, having fun is somewhat a hard thing to do. But it’s a coping skill that will help you regulate your emotions. It will increase feel-good hormones in your body, allow you to create meaningful memories, and remind yourself that there is hope out there.
