On Wednesday November 19th, MHAC and SUS hosted their puppy therapy session in the lobby of the Abul Ladha building. The event was highly successful with over 150 students coming out to de-stress for 15 minutes by playing with dogs. In attendance this year we had a pomeranian, shih-tzu, golden retriever, Australian shepherd, two chocolate labs, […]
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Yesterday (January 28th) was the annual Bell Let’s Talk Day initiative, a day dedicated to the promotion of mental illness as a serious problem and to help get rid of the stigma that surrounds it (which is also one of the goals of the Mental Health Awareness Club!). 109,451,718 text messages, phone calls, Facebook shares, and #BellLetsTalk […]
The Mental Health Awareness Club hosted a movie night on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 showcasing the five times Oscar winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. It was an enjoyable movie with some very thought-provoking scenes which generated a thoughtful discussion afterwards. Although the movie did not clearly define what constituted a mental illness, it […]
This month, we are honoured to present the Lowdown – a group of young adult speakers sharing their first-hand experiences with mental illness and the stigma associated with it. Lowdown speakers have presented across the Lower Mainland in a variety of academic and professional settings; from which they have received an overwhelmingly positive response. Join […]
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Find us at Imagine Day!
New & returning UBC students: Come find the UBC MHAC booth this year at Imagine Day! This year, we’ll be between the Chemistry and Biology buildings on Main Mall! Sign up for our mailing list & make your very own MHAC button. Come talk to one of the friendly execs there & find out […]
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Frames of Mind (August 2011)
Wednesday, August 17th @ 7:30 PM A Woman Under the Influence Presented by Pacific Cinematheque Theatre (1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC) as part of their monthly Frames of Mind series. By renowned director John Cassavetes, A Woman Under the Influence follows a perpetually chaotic family where the mother has become increasingly erratic and her husband is forced to commit her […]
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Miles for Mental Health Walk/Run
Have you heard about the Miles for Mental Health Walk/Run? The Miles For Mental Health Run & Walk on May 7th, 2011 at Queen’s Park in New Westminster will bring our community together in support of healthy minds, healthy bodies, mental health awareness, and stigma reduction. The 2.5km walk and 5km run will be an upbeat family event that […]
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February Speaker Series
MHAC have been busy recruiting professionals who work with individuals with a mental illness or consumers to provide an educational discussion for our members. We invite you to come to the monthly educational session and potluck on February 2nd at 4:15 pm and learn about different topics related to mental health and wellness. Our guest speaker […]
Guest host, celebrated Canadian musician Steven Page, discusses with the Canadian Broadcasting Company about mental health, and his experiences with depression & manic episodes. The project, Live Right Now, is an attempt by CBC to get Canadians to lead healthier lives. The talks, which can be found on their original page, are linked here, and […]
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January Speaker Series
Join the UBC Mental Health Awareness Club on the first Wednesday of every month for a pot-luck and listen to a guest speaker. MHAC have been busy recruiting professionals who work with individuals with a mental illness or consumers to provide an educational discussion for our members. We invite you to come to the monthly educational […]