Bridging the Gap Laurier

We are a student club at Wilfrid Laurier University; dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, advocating for better services on campus, and providing alternative programming for the Laurier community. 

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MENTAL HEALTH HACK So I read an article on BuzzFeed the other day, explaining how bullet journals could be used to track everyday habits and moods for mental health by sectioning off boxes to track water intake, medications taken, exercise, mood, and general journaling. I thought that it sounded like a great idea but I found an app that allows you to basically do the same thing- it’s called Grid Diary. It allows you to track mood, weather, and anything else one might want to keep track of/write about in eight different boxes. While I liked the bullet journal idea, I think the Grid Diary app would appeal more to people who value their privacy or have a tendency of misplacing things. I also love this idea because I feel that sometimes it can be hard to get in a journal entry everyday without it feeling monotonous, but this way people can just jot down important stuff and go about their day without having to put too much thought into the process.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.

Ken Venturi (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[meanwhilepoetry]

If you don’t let it out, the grief becomes a scream trapped inside your soul, a constant cry in the dark, a sob you can never release. So scream, shout, cry, the way the sky does with thunder and lightning and rain…for it knows it is being cleansed, it knows that it’s storm is the only way to release the pain.

Nikita Gill (via meanwhilepoetry)

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you can’t change who you are, so why not love yourself :))

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self love is the most important kind of love because at the end of the day, you are the person that you spend the most time with aaaaaand you’re stuck with yourself for you’re entire life. might as well be in love with yourself.

[leebeeloves]

yes. <3

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No matter how big or small your dream is, never lose hope. You got this! 

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:))

[youtuder]

I think you need a break

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

Maya Angelou (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

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Read The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh in one sitting… it was amazing. Fantastic. All of the hype is so well-deserved. Go and read it!

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It is during our failures that we discover our true desire for success.

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Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.

(via follow-for-motivation)

[thepositivetumbler]

Couldn’t be more true 🙏🏻 Repost if you agree 🙌🏼

[thepositivetumbler]

Be patient, you’re getting there ❤️❤️

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Yay for you (and me)!! 😊

[recoveringalaska]

Here are some helpful links and sites to help you cope with anxiety. It is by no means complete, because that wouldn’t be possible, but if you know something that you think should really be in this post, feel free to message me. :)

Crisis support lines + sites

7 Cups   Talk to a personal listener or participate in a mental health group chat. You will get help in emergency situations, too.

Hotelines   Worldwide hotlines + crisis lines for many situations 

I’m Alive   1-1 crisis chat for helping you if you’re in a crisis or if there’s a risk you might hurt yourself

Information

List Of Anxiety Disorders   Different types of anxiety disorders

Causes Of Anxiety   What causes an anxiety disorder?

Does It Work?   Counseling for anxiety, does it work?

Get Help

Too Anxious To Get Help   Get help even though you’re too anxious to ask for it

Telling Someone   Tips on how to tell someone about your mental health problems

Ask For Help   How to ask for help from people you respect

Calming Distractions

1000 Stars   An interactive visualization of the stellar neighbourhood

Flow   An interactive flowing cloud

Liquid Particles   Liquid particles reacting to moving/clicking with mouse

Neon Flames   Draw your own nebula

Planetarium   Shows you current constellations at your location

This Is Sand   Let’s you build / draw stuff with colored sand

Open Sea   Live ocean webcam

Into Time   Fading colors in multiple windows

Cheering Up

Compliments   They even include your name

Emergency Compliment   Cute Compliments

Get A Hug   Watch lovely people giving you a virtual hug

Give Me Hope   Beautiful hope giving stories

Make Everything Okay   A button that will make (almost) everything okay

You’ll Be Okay   Advice for people having a bad day

Calming Down 

The Quiet Place   Enjoy your time in the quiet place and relax a bit

The Thoughts Room   Watch your bad thoughts bursting into stars

Sound Drown   Drown your thoughts in beautiful calming sounds

Rain / Rain  Rain sounds

My Noise   Many different sounds in different categories

Do Nothing For 2 Minutes   2 minutes of total relaxiation

The Dawn Room   Makes you feel wanted and less alone

Coping Strategies

Coping Rules   Rules for coping with anxiety & panic

Reduce Anxiety   Activities that reduce anxiety

Grounding Techniques   Helpful techniques to stay grounded

Stress Analyst   Analyse away your stress

Belly Breathing   Helps you to stay calm

Dealing With Anxiety   Tips and tricks for the anxious

DIY’s

Coloring Pages   Zen + anti stress coloring pages for adults

Stress Relief Kit   Make your own small stress relief kit

Comfort Box   Make a box that will make you feel more comfortable

Workbook For Teens   Activities to help you deal with anxiety

Alpa Sock Plushie   Make a cute little alpaca plushie out of socks