Mental Health Literacy, Programs and Groups

Mental Health Advocates (MHA) is an online program designed by The Counselling Centre to provide students with information about different topics in mental health. We recognize that students are eager to learn more about topics such as grief and loss, healthy relationships, stress management, and other mental health topics.  

MHA can be accessed through Brightspace. To register, simply login to your account, go to the “Discover” tab, and select “Mental Health Advocates”. You will find over 20 modules for you to choose from. You can complete all the modules if you choose to, or you can only go through the modules that are best for you. 

Modules include: 

• Common Mental Health Disorders 
• Understanding Distress Tolerance 
• Trauma 
• Perfectionism 
• Addressing Academic Anxiety 
• Suicide Awareness 
• ADHD 
• And more! 

Students who complete 10 or more modules are eligible to have it included on their Co Curricular Recognition (CCR)! 

Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and love playing board games? Or maybe just looking to make more friends on campus? Come to the Queer Board Games Night (QBGN) to meet fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ peers and allies in a fun, inclusive environment! 

QBGN is a bi-weekly drop-in program hosted by the 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Ambassador. Sometimes it can be difficult to meet new friends and make connections. We hope this provides an opportunity to meet people you may not have otherwise known. Some of the health benefits of social connection include reduced anxiety and depression, better ability to regulate emotions, and improved immune functioning.  Open to students who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies! 

Queer Board Games Nights for Fall 2024

Monday, September 23^rd at 6-8 p.m. in Loyola Academic LA188

Monday, October 7^th at 6-8 p.m. in Loyola Academic LA188

Monday, October 21^st at 6-8 p.m. in Loyola Academic LA188

Monday, November 4^th at 6-8 p.m. in Loyola Academic LA188

Monday, November 18^th at 6-8 p.m. in Loyola Academic LA188

The Healthy Minds Newsletter is a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by The Counselling Centre. It highlights upcoming Counselling Centre events and programs, introduces student staff members and shares mental health resources. Students can opt-in to receive the newsletter by emailing HealthyMinds@smu.ca.

Distribution runs from September to April, annually. 

The ADHD Skills & Support Group is designed to help you learn more about ADHD and strategies to manage it! ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impact many different aspects of your life, including academics, relationships, employment, mental health, and more. This group will meet once a week for five weeks to learn new skills, connect with like-minded peers, and talk about the issues that are important to you. Some of the topics we will cover include what ADHD is, time management, procrastination, stress management, study skills, and assessment options.  

Sessions will take place in-person for five Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45pm starting January 28, 2025. There will be no sessions during Reading Week. See dates below. Facilitators will include staff from The Fred Smithers Centre, The Counselling Centre, The Student Success Centre, and Career & Experiential Learning. Because we know there may be many barriers to receiving a diagnosis, this group is open to students with an ADHD diagnosis and students who do not have a diagnosis but suspect they have ADHD.

Dates for Winter 2025:

January 28

February 4

February 11

February 25

March 4

Sign up by completing this registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/N4Y0XdLm7R

Email counselling@smu.ca with any questions.