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WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is the experience of feeling sad and down for a long period of time, to the point of feeling hopeless, helpless and worthless. Depression can interfere with everything, including school, family, and relationships. But getting help early can promote full recovery and let the person get back to being them self. Remember, depression is a medical illness that affects the brain and hormones. A sad mood is a symptom of this illness. Depression is no...t a personal weakness. If someone is experiencing depression, it’s not their fault. And it’s very real. The sooner they get some help, the better. (CMHA, Ontario) https://ontario.cmha.ca//understanding-and-finding-help-f/ Why am I depressed? Understanding your depressed mood is important. Your recovery efforts can target the factors that you see as contributing to, and maintaining, your depression. Remember depression can happen due to many reasons including genetics. You are not lazy or unmotivated ore crazy for feeling symptoms of depression. Consider the following: Gender Heredity: Do you have relatives who experience depressed mood? Biology: Do you have a chronic medical problem? Age: Are you between the ages of 18 and 44? History of Depression: Have you experienced depressed mood in the past? Substance Abuse: Do you use alcohol or drugs to cope with life’s problems? Anxiety: Does anxiety interfere with your life? Relationship Conflict: Are you experiencing conflict in an important relationship? Early Loss: Did you experience a significant loss at an early age? Stressful Life Events: Have you experienced stressful situations in the past? Negative Self-talk: Do you put yourself down or say negative things to yourself? Avoiding Feelings: Do you tend to avoid identifying and expressing how you feel? Lack of Social Support: Are you without enough emotional support in your life? Lack of Purpose and Goals: Do you have goals for the future and feel you can contribute? Poor Self-care: o Do you have difficulty eating regular, well-balanced meals? o Do you have difficulty maintaining a regular sleep routine? o Do you encounter difficulty exercising regularly? Information Taken from Student Wellness Centre, University of Saskatchewan. https://students.usask.ca/health/depression.php . #mentalhealthawareness #foodandmentalhealth #registereddietitian #usask #ussu #universityofsaskatchewan #foodforthought #mentalhealth #diet #brain #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #life #wellness #loveyourself #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #mentalillness #instagood #happy

Starts at 10:30 AM Today! Mental Health/Illness and the Brain- Ask a Psychiatrist Presented by Dr. Alana Holt, Psychiatrist at Student Wellness Centre 10:30 AM 11:30 AM

Mental Health Week Day 5: The Biology of Mental Health- November 27 Its pretty early but none the less an informative event to consider! Register for tomorrow! Mental Health/Illness and the Brain- Ask a Psychiatrist... Presented by Dr. Alana Holt, Psychiatrist at Student Wellness Centre 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Tickets still available ( free) Want to learn more about the brain and mental illness? Have questions about how biology, genetics and the brain can be contributing factors? Often we here people say things like "well why are you feeling mentally unwell?", "You have no reason to feel this way, you have so much going for you". However as much as external factors can cause us to be mentally unwell, internal factors can do as well. Some have a hard time believing that mental illness can be biological. Join us on these very informative presentation on Brain health and illness and the interplay between biological, and psychosocial factors in mental illness. Ask an expert! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-healthillness-and-the-b * LINK TO THE ONLINE EVENT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU A DAY BEFORE THE EVENT UPON REGISTRATION Please email [email protected] for any questions

Mental Health Week: Five Days Five Speakers Nov 23-27 Let’s talk Mental Health and Illness! Mental Health week is back! Mental health can often be a difficult and broad topic. Many factors can affect your mental health. Often you may not feel like there are any reasons. You are not crazy, or lazy, or spoiled for feeling mentally unwell. Your mental health isn't insignificant just because someone has it worse than you. Although mental health is still highly stigmatized, we wa...nt you to know it is okay to get help and it is okay to talk about it. Join us for mental health week to learn about different aspects of mental health. Each day we will cover a different theme of mental health and each day we will have a speaker surrounding that topic! We will also be posting information around each theme throughout the day so stay updated on all the information on our Help centre page https://www.facebook.com/ussuhelpcentre or our Instagram @USSUHelpCentre. Below is the theme of each day as well as the speakers for the day. Just click the Eventbrite link and register for the presentation. It is all digital and free! Descriptions of each event are provided in the Eventbrite page. Day 1: Men and Mental Health- November 23 No Need to Be a Man Reducing Stigma Around Men and Mental Health Presented by presented by Devan Moxley Teigrob, Mental Health Nurse at the Student Wellness Centre. 3:00 PM -4:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-need-to-be-a-man-reducing-t Day 2: Reducing Stigma Surround Mental Health and Wellness- November 24 Food Matters- Nutrition and Mental Health Presented by Amy Pickering, Registered Dietician at the Student Wellness Centre 3:30 PM 4:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-matters-nutrition-and-men Day 3: International Students and Mental Health- November 25 Culture Shock and Adaption Presented by Jordan Hartshorn, International Education Officer at International Student Study and Abroad Centre 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/issacussu-culture-adaptation-wo Day 4: Mental Health and Addictions - November 26 No Harm in Harm Reduction Presented by Elizabeth Plishka (She/Her), B.A & Sc. Hon Health Studies 4:00 PM 5:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-harm-in-harm-reduction-ment Day 5: The Biology of Mental Health- November 27 Mental Health/Illness and the Brain- Ask a Psychiatrist Presented by Dr. Alana Holt, Psychiatrist at Student Wellness Centre 10:30 AM 11:30 AM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-healthillness-and-the-b *LINKS WILL BE PROVIDED THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT Please contact [email protected] for any questions

It's okay to ask for help When you are struggling with your mental health, it is okay to say you are not okay. The social pressure of being seen as different or crazy often lead people not to seek help for mental health. But de-stigmatizing can start with one individual. When we have a broken arm, we go to the doctor, why can’t it be the same for mental health? Nobody asked to get their arm broken and it is not their fault it happened. What some people often hear from oth...ers is someone has it worse than you. Saying that can make a person feel invalidated and embarrassed. It makes it seem like they are ‘complaining. While it is great to acknowledge the problems around you, if you break an arm and someone tells you well that person broke two, stop complaining, regardless of that person’s pain, you are still feeling your own. It is important to know that your feelings and experiences are individual to you and they matter. . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #stigma #addiction #healing #harmreduction #recovery #socialdeterminantsofhealth #mentalwellness #substanceabuse #stigma#usask #ussu #universityofsaskatchewan #uofs #roadtorecovery #help #support #mentalillness #addictionawareness #love #spreadpositivity

Thank you all for coming out to Adulting 101: CERB, CREDIT, TAXES AND MORE! If you have any questions after the presentation please email [email protected].

Social Determinants of Health Our mental health is influenced by many factors including life experiences, workplace or other environments, and the social and economic conditions that shape our lives. These social and economic conditions are called the social determinants of health and are some of the most important factors that impact on mental and physical health. Research shows that the social determinants can be more important than health care or lifestyle choices in infl...uencing health (Mikkonen and Raphael 2010).- Canada Mental Health Association, Ontario https://ontario.cmha.ca/provincial-pol/social-determinants/ . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #stigma #addiction #healing #harmreduction #recovery #socialdeterminantsofhealth #mentalwellness #substanceabuse #stigma#usask #ussu #universityofsaskatchewan #uofs #roadtorecovery #help #support #mentalillness #addictionawareness #love #spreadpositivity

Adulting 101: Tenants Rights and Responsibilities in Saskatchewan Whether you have been renting for years or moving into an apartment for the first time, knowing your rights as a renter can be very important. Often people don’t know what their rights are. Which can lead to being provided with false information or guidance. Want to know more about your rights as a tenant? What about your responsibilities as a renter? Renting an apartment for the first time? Join us December 2...nd from 1:30-2:30pm for a Tenants rights and Responsibilities clinic presented by the Office of Residential tenancies, Government of Saskatchewan and hosted by the USSU Help Centre. Hosted by USSU Help Centre https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adulting-101-tenants-rights-an * LINK TO THE ONLINE EVENT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU A DAY BEFORE THE EVENT Please contact [email protected] for any questions

Mental Health Week Day 4: Mental Health and Addictions - November 26 Don’t forget to register for todays event! No Harm in Harm Reduction... Presented by Elizabeth Plishka (She/Her), B.A & Sc. Hon Health Studies 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Tickets still available ( free) Addiction can be a hard topic to talk about, whether it is something we are going through or watching a loved one go through. For years people who have addiction are automatically seen as bad, trouble makers and a nuisance to society. Are those who have addiction somehow worse than people who don't and deserve to be scrutinized? Not at all. Addiction is a mental health/illness issue that needs to be addressed. In this presentation we will address: .What addiction is and how it related to mental health . Harm Reduction and how it can be utilized for safer substance use . How to support friends, family members that are using substances Come join us ! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-harm-in-harm-reduction-ment *LINKS WILL BE PROVIDED THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT UPON REGISTRATION This is a free digital event Please contact [email protected] for any questions

Don’t forget to register for tomorrow! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adulting-101-cerb-credit-taxes