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Masterlist: WAVE Resources

★ 2021: Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) & Vanier's FIRST-EVER Mental Health Month (MHM)! MHAW activities that will take place during class!

★ All About Jack.org! WAVE is affiliated with Jack.org as a Jack Chapter! Jack.org Information

★ Jack.org "The Power of Love" Initiative: Self-Care Packages Feeling Sad? Feeling Stressed? Feeling Stuck/Unsure? Feeling Unmotivated? Feeling Joyful/Grateful Jack.org Basic Template

★ Jack.org "Day of Collective Action": Self-Care Packages, Part 2 Feeling Sad? Feeling Stressed? Feeling Stuck/Unsure? Feeling Unmotivated? Feeling Joyful/Grateful?

★ WAVE x SJC Cyberbullying Podcast Podcast TRANSCRIPT Podcast AUDIO

★ The Jack.org x Bell Let's Talk Jack Talk Notes we took! Didn't see the Jack Talk? Check out: Jack Talk Page Personal Jack Talk for individuals

★ General Resources TDSB Support and Resources More Tips on Reaching Out!

Hi Vanier! Congratulations on making it through such a difficult year. Many of you have even graduated under strenuous circumstances - and that includes our student leads! On that note, WAVE is looking to recruit two new student leads. If you're interested, please check the form linked in our bio!! We hope you get an opportunity to get out this summer, while staying safe and healthy of course. Take care everyone! 💙 (at Recruitment) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQl5ZVBgiJE/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning Vanier! For day 30 of Mental Health Month, our topic is zany. This refers to something bizarre or unconventional in nature. In this post, we discuss the impact of “zany” (stigmatized or hurtful) words. Remember to always think before you speak, and have a great day Vanier! (at Mental Health Awareness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPs7zH2gHK8/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello Vanier! Today is day 25 of Mental Health Month, and it's all about boredom. Come find new ways to keep yourself entertained! This post highlights a few byproducts of feeling bored, details some of the symptoms, and suggests possible solutions to combat this feeling. Hopefully you pick up a new a method or two to help improve a dull day! See you tomorrow! (at Yawn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqT7AuA-dK/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning, Vanier! For Day 24 of Mental Health Month, we will be talking about xenophobia, and particularly how it affects the mental health of people of colour. It is important to raise awareness by talking about xenophobia, especially in light of recent events. We hope this post reminds you to be conscious of the different struggles around you and to check your privilege! As always, ask questions, and we hope you learn something new that can be applied to your day-to-day life!

Hello Vanier! Today is day 23 of Mental Health Month and we'll be talking about mental health in the workplace. The process of dealing with mental health issues in this setting affects everyone; hence, we must attempt to destigmatize this within our places of work. It's important for us to understand how these concerns are addressed, and what we can do to implement and improve mental health accommodations at work. (at WORK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmVRVtgenP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello Vanier! Today is day 22 of Mental Health Month and it’s all about vanity in our everyday lives. To put it simply, vanity relates to the respect and pride we feel about ourselves. It can affect our lives socially, physically, and mentally. This post is meant to enlighten and support you in regards to your self-esteem and self-compassion as an addition to our "Be There For Ourselves" post from Mental Health Awareness Week. We hope you found this post to be reassuring and helpful. Have a nice day! (at Mental Health Awareness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPiQWk7gmQ5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning, Vanier! For day 21 of Mental Health Month, WAVE is here with some active, passive, and self-care resources! Active resources require you to take action and speak to people, while passive resources are more informative. Self-care resources are useful for immediate and independent self-care. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to get the help you need, so we added many kinds of resources all in the Vanier community to help students gain access to reliable support. :) (at Useful) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPgoPn5AGlj/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning Vanier! Today is day 20 of Mental Health Month and we will be discussing therapy along with a few of the most common types. Often times, we look at therapy as a one-dimensional service with only one mode of operation; however, the truth is that therapy has a diverse number of approaches meant to address a variety of mental health and/or illness issues. Explore this post if you’re looking to find a therapist, or simply educate yourself further! Don’t be afraid to do more research or ask us questions, as we are here to help and inform. Have a great day, Vanier! (at Therapy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPdLbq_AZgG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning Vanier! Welcome to day 19 of Mental Health Month! Our topic today is student mental health data. We hope this post provides insight into general statistics regarding students’ psychological well-being, especially considering how this data is based upon you guys! As always, feel free to ask any questions or share any thoughts you have on this topic :) (at Mental Health Awareness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPar-xLgQkl/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello Vanier! We have pushed back #mentalhealthawarenessmonth by a day and so today is day 18! In this post, we discuss addiction and recovery from three specific types: alcoholism, drugs and gambling. Keep in mind that our post does not go in depth about each addiction and it’s recovery methods. If you or someone else requires assistance, we encourage you to seek professional help. (at Recovery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYrTncgpTQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good afternoon Vanier! Today is day 17 of Mental Health Month. Our topic of discussion today is the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community and how it impacts their mental health and well-being. LGBTQ+ individuals go through many challenges and adversities concerning their identity when they should not have to, and this can negatively impact their mental health. A special thank you to @gvss_gsa for collaborating and sharing their feelings on this very important topic! (at QUEER) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPUYM12AbpM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good Morning Vanier! Today is day 16 and we’ll be discussing positivity. At a time like this, it is imperative that we make an effort to stay positive. With the right approach, negativity is most often avoidable, without our positivity becoming forced/toxic. To help you out, here are a few things you can do! (at Positivity) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQrhs8AuZ_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hey Vanier! Today is day 15 of Mental Health Month and our topic is organization! Organization is crucial in maintaining stellar self-care and mental health. It can be easily overlooked at times and is often the cause for a negative emotional state. On that account, WAVE presents; tips and tricks for organization to incorporate into your daily lifestyle! Remember, a cluttered space is a cluttered mind :) (at Organization) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOyT9JA3v_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good evening Vanier! Today is day 14 of Mental Health Month. In this post we explore what nicotine is. It's important to discuss nicotine because it is found in vapes - and vaping is a serious issue amongst students. We will be covering what nicotine is, how it effects your health, and debunking myths regarding vapes. We encourage you all to prioritize your health and make healthy decisions. Take care Vanier! :) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPMvNAkAACu/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning everyone! Today is day 13 of Mental Health Month. This month has been filled with information about specific topics, but what about general mental health facts? You may recall our "Mental Health 101" post from Mental Health Awarenes Week, and we wanted to expand on that a bit more through mythbusting some common misconceptions that surround mental health and illness. We hope this post is informative, and please, always remember to double check your facts! :) (at Mental Health Awareness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJO3vhgwGZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning Vanier! Today is day 12 of Mental Health Month and we’ll be talking about love! Love is all around us and it is one of the greatest emotions - but it's also one of the most difficult to navigate. It comes in many forms, including self-love, romantic love, familial love and more. It's important that we take a moment to gain an understanding about how love can affect your mental health! (at Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGIpGdAMRv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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