Thursday, December 4, 2025

How nature makes Natasha Barrows happy

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Goldilocks Theory of solitude: By Madelyn Cook

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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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Friday, November 28, 2025

How to be a happier person in solitude: By Madelyn Cook

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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

Friday, November 21, 2025

How to bring the outdoors in! Evidence-based strategies to naturalize your space

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Snow, Study and Self Care: How to Use Winter to Become Happier

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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

Friday, November 7, 2025

The Impact of Nature on Mental Health and Cognitive Functioning

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Presentation on Climate Change, Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing on November 5th, 2025

Want to learn more about the psychology of climate change? Stefania Maggi is presenting, "Climate Change, Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing" on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the MacOdrum Library (room 482). You can join in person or online. See details here: CMOS Presentation... More

Friday, October 10, 2025

MeWeRTH Mental Health Advocate Award

Dr. Mary Simmering McDonald, Dr. Laila Din Osmun, and Dr. Jennifer Vriend, hosts of the Coping Toolbox podcast, received the MeWeRTH Mental Health Advocate Award! Congratulations!!! Check out their podcast here:... More

Friday, September 26, 2025

New article posted in Psychology Today by Dr. Robert Coplan entitled, “Making It Alone: 5 Ways Solitude Can Spark Creativity”.

New article posted in Psychology Today by Dr. Robert Coplan entitled, “Making It Alone: 5 Ways Solitude Can Spark Creativity”. Psychologists Christopher Long and James Averill once described the longstanding connection between solitude and creativity as “so ubiquitous that it has become almost a cliché: the scientist alone in a... 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, August 6, 2025

New Article posted in The Conversation by Dr. Pozzulo entitled, “Back-to-school transitions can trigger stress and anxiety — these 5 books can help”

Back-to-school transitions can trigger stress and anxiety — these 5 books can help Bibliotherapy, practised as prescribed reading by a mental health professional, can help with anxiety and depression with positive effects being sustained over a longer period. If you seek to be proactive with maintaining your mental health, or are mildly... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

You can now find MeWeRTH’S Reading for Well-being Community Book Club at Indigo!

MeWeRTH’s Reading for Well-being Community Book Club picks now showcased at Indigo (Rideau Centre, SouthKeys, and Pinecrest locations). Check out “Reading for Well-being with Professor Joanna Pozzulo”! Sign up here: https://carleton.ca/mental-health/book-club-sign-up/ Check out Dr. Pozzulo's Picks here:... More

Friday, March 28, 2025

Infographics from the 2025 Social Psychology Seminar

Infographics from the 2025 Social Psychology Seminar Streamlined mental health and well-being research articulated by the Department of Psychology's 2025 social psychology seminar. Click the link of the topic you would like to learn more about! Why is meditation good for you? Do home or away teams recieve more yellow cards?  What is interpersonal... More

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Professional Development Courses

Over the summer and Fall, MeWeRTH will be offering a series of mental health and well-being related professional development (mini-courses). ... More

Friday, April 12, 2024

Live recording of Lunch and Learn held on April 10th: Dr. Chad Danyluck – Harmonizing mind and body: Simple strategies for stress and wellness

Dr. Chad Danyluck - Harmonizing mind and body: Simple strategies for stress and wellness https://youtu.be/Zh5GUGYXJ48  ... More

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Mental Illness in the Media: An infographic by Megan Degroot

Mental Illness in the Media: An infographic by Megan Degroot Today we are spotlighting an infographic created by Megan Degroot, who discussess the good, the bad and the ugly involved in how mental illness is depicted in the media.... 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

Monday, March 18, 2024

Infographics from the 2024 Social Psychology Seminar

Infographics from the 2024 Social Psychology Seminar Streamlined mental health and well-being research articulated by the Department of Psychology's 2024 social psychology seminar. Click the link of the topic you would like to learn more about! Feminine stereotypes in mental health apps Music for focus: Do students with ADHD benefit from having... More

Thursday, February 1, 2024

The MeWeRTH magazine is here! The Science of Living Well

2024 MeWeRTH Magazine: The Science of Living... More

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Powerpoint Slides for Kathyrne Dupre’s Lunch and Learn Presentation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Psychology Mental Health Day 2023 Live Recording – Dr. Tim Salomons

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Lunch and Learn Living Well Series Live Recording – Dr. Johanna Peetz

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Lunch and Learn Living Well Series Live Recording – Dr. Robert Coplan

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Introducing… Science and Strategies for Improved Well-Being!

MeWeRTH has launched a new series of science-based wellness... More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

MeWeRTH member, Dr. Robert Coplan interviewed by CBC News!

On September 13th, 2023, MeWeRTH member, Dr. Robert Coplan was interviewed by CBC news. To listen to the interview, click the link below.... More

Friday, September 8, 2023

MeWeRTH member, Dr. Robert Coplan interviewed by CTV news!

On Wednesday, September 13th, Dr. Robert Coplan will be giving a talk on the benefits of solitude. He has been interviewed by CTV news on the differences between loneliness and solitude. To read the interview, click the link... More

Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Carleton STAR Symposium

Using a Substance Use Health Lens to Transform Research, Policy, and Practice for People Living in Canada When: Friday, September 15, 8am-3:30pm Where: City Hall, Jean Piggott Hall Registration is FREE and includes breakfast and lunch. https://science.carleton.ca/starsymposium/ The Carleton STAR Symposium Join us May 27, 2022 for the inaugural... More

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

2023 Newsletter – MeWeRTH Matters

Click the link below to view the 2023 newsletter MeWeRTH... More

Monday, May 8, 2023

Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: Join The Conversation with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Anna Stone

Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: Join The Conversation with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Anna Stone Joanna Pozzulo Ph.D. and Anna Stone M.A published an article in The Conversation discussing how education is important for wellness. The article is entitled, "Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: How universities can help... More

Monday, May 8, 2023

Youth in Court: Join The Conversation with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Dr. Emily Pica

Youth in Court: Join The Conversation with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Dr. Emily Pica Joanna Pozzulo Ph.D. and Emily Ph.D. published an article in The Conversation discussing how age is related to juror decision-making outcomes. The article is entitled, "The young ages of the girls charged in the swarming death of a man in... More

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Philippine Centre Canada Workshop Leader Opportunity

Philippine Centre Canada is looking for artists and leaders who identify as Filipino-Canadian for a workshop on February 19. The workshop will promote mental health and well-being through music and art. The event details are below. Sign up here:... More

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