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The Benefits of Solitude: A Student’s Perspective By Madelyn Cook Solitude, what does it truly mean? Is it a tool, or a hindrance? I used to believe solitude was synonymous with loneliness; being by yourself, separated from others, linked to fear, isolation, rejection, and sadness. But I've since realized that solitude is so much... More
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Benefits of Nature: A Student Perspective By Madelyn Cook As a student, life often feels like a whirlwind of deadlines, exams and screens. Between lectures, assignments and the constant pressure to perform, it's easy to become disconnected, from ourselves, from others and from the world beyond our academics. For me, the tool of... More
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Academic Success: A Student's Perspective Written By: Carolyn Yager If at first you don't succeed, don't worry, universities will happily remind you. In fact, they will put it in writing. In my case, twice. I did the "expected" thing: graduate from high school and move directly to university. The first year was a whirlwind... More
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Coping with Grief as a Graduate Student By Isabelle Woodward Grief is defined as the anguish an individual experiences at the loss of a loved one, but it can also occur after a serious illness, divorce, or any other significant losses (Healthdirect, 2022). The effects of grief can be complex, which can affect everyone... More
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Graduate Student Mental Health Management from the Perspective of Two PhD Students By Jessica Desrochers & Sarah Enouy Graduate students experience depression and anxiety at more than six times the rates of the general population (Evans et al, 2018). The reasons behind the graduate student mental health crisis are complex, as each person... More
What is M.O.C.H.I.? By Mckenna Corvello In a world facing climate change, fostering emotional resilience, and promoting wellness have become more crucial than ever. MOCHI, an acronym for Mindfulness, Optimistic, Compassionate, Healing, Innovations, offers a powerful framework that advocates for mental well-being while embracing nature's healing... More
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
I Think Therefore I am: Social Identity as a Path to Wellness and Recovery By Tiffany Cheng Social support and social groups have been long integrated in the pathway to wellness and recovery. For example, you may look for “gym buddies” when you want to work out and no one can deny the benefits... More
Friday, January 27, 2023
Are Our Brains Sabotaging Sustainable Action? A blog post by Anna Stone Anna Stone published a blog post in Mochi4ThePlanet discussing our brain's cognitive limitations surrounding climate... More
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