U of G launches new page, The Ontarion continues column
Mental health and wellness is one of the most important topics to talk about. It is something that affects every individual in different ways, and it is crucial that we as a society, continue to talk about these issues in order to continue to open up the discussion on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, happiness, balance, depression, anxiety, social pressure, and stress.
Beginning last semester, the University of Guelph launched a mental well-being page on their website. It is full of information that is helpful to students who are looking to improve their mental health. It is a place for students to go to understand that they are not alone when feeling the multitude of ways university can make one feel, and it has links to help students get involved, get help, and live healthily.
The University of Guelph has so many resources available to students, many of which you can learn more about right here in The Ontarion’s Back-to-School Guide, Winter Edition, on our Student Resource Page, located on page 19. In May of 2013, The Ontarion began a mental health and wellness column that is dedicated to talking about issues that can, and likely do, affect everyone. It affects everyone in different ways – it can be personal, or it can affect you through relation to others. No matter what, mental health issues are not easy to deal with. This column will continue to be a part of our weekly publication, and will continue to have rotating authorship to be able to share experiences through different voices and perspectives.
If you have something to say, or are looking for a place to feel connected, be sure to come to our volunteer meetings, or pick up a paper each week to see what has been chosen to focus on. The Ontarion is always willing to hear your ideas regarding these topics, and even if you yourself do not want to write the article, someone else may want to. Let’s continue being open with one another and further discuss these issues. No one is alone in this life, we are all here to help each other through the hardships.