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Thursday, December 4, 2025

How nature makes Natasha Barrows happy

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

How nature makes Ben Beckett happy

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Monday, December 1, 2025

How nature makes Desiree Zimmermann happy

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Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Benefits of Solitude: A Student’s Perspective By Madelyn Cook

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

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

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: A blog post by Isabelle Woodward

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. A blog post by Jessica Desrochers and Sarah Enouy

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

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

What is M.O.C.H.I.? A blog post by Mckenna Corvello

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. A blog post by Tiffany Cheng

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

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

Thursday, March 10, 2022

What is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? A Blog by Joshua Remedios

What is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? By Joshua Remedios Self-compassion could be a wellness tool for students It is no secret that university presents multiple stressors, such as academic demands, homesickness, and burnout. Students can be self-critical and harsh towards themselves in times of stress and uncertainty. Not... More

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Turning Pain Into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience by Alicia McVarnock

Turning Pain into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience By Alicia McVarnock (Ph.D Candidate in Psychology)   What does the road to resilience look like? Many people think of resilience as an individual trait. Something we either have, or we don’t. That’s why we give so much credit to people who have bounced back... More

Monday, December 20, 2021

Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Anna Stone

The Benefits of Happiness: Research Suggests Positive Emotions Can Reduce the Likelihood of Developing Anxiety and Depressive Disorders By Anna Stone Edited by Dr. Johanna Peetz and Dr. Marina Milyavskaya I am a graduate student studying Psychology, and a researcher at the Mental Health and Well-Being Training Hub (MeWeRTH) at Carleton University.... More

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Lindsay Healey

When mental illness kills By Lindsay Healey In 2020, a Nova Scotian man, Richard Maidment, was awarded his wife’s life insurance money after she was murdered. Outrage ensued nation-wide, because Richard was the one who killed his wife. However, Richard was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder, NCR for short, for... More

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Psychology Grad Student Research Reviews: Christine Tulk

Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace By Christine Tulk For many individuals struggling with mental health problems, maintaining employment and prospering in their careers is an important concern. In recent years, there has been a lot of media attention regarding the negative impact of mental health stigma, which can be a devastating form of... More

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Sarah Enouy and Kimia Fardfini

This year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Isabella Bossom

This year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Ramona Charbel

This year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Natasha Maltais

This year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More

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