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Queen's Commerce Mental Health Association
The QCMHA Blog
Welcome to the QCMHA Blog! Here you can find a range of stories shared by fellow commerce students about the struggles they face and strategies they've learned over the years. Click below to view all posts.
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Jan 272 min read
Taking the Pressure Off
Written By Hailey Kay, Sponsorship Coordinator In high school, I worked very hard in academics and extracurriculars. I placed a lot of...
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Jan 204 min read
My First Panic Attack: A Journey From Confused to Slightly Less Confused!
By Anna Lingard, Speakers Coordinator Something I’ve always prided myself on—though I’m almost certain my mother takes credit for it—is...
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Jan 133 min read
Early Mornings and Healthy Routines
By Jordan Deep, Logistics Director Growing up, I was never really a "morning person". I found waking up at 6 AM for early hockey...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
Move for Your Mind: Staying Active at University
By Sarah Galloway, Events Coordinator Returning to Queen’s each year is always a mix of excitement and nerves. The buzz around campus,...
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Nov 5, 20242 min read
Finding the Courage to Ask for Help
By Leila-El Behairy, Events and Partnerships director Typically, when someone asks you, "who do you look up to?", your mind automatically...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read
Practice Makes Progress
By Sydney Yen, logistics coordinator I’ve always strived to excel in everything I do - whether it was being at the top of my class,...
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Oct 7, 20242 min read
Breaking Through the Darkness
Written by Charlotte Andersons On December 22nd, 2021, two days before Christmas, I attempted to end my life. It was supposed to be the...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
My Journey to Self-Love and Acceptance
Growing up, I never gave much thought to my weight or appearance, and I always enjoyed the food in front of me without hesitation. Never...
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QCMHA
Sep 17, 20242 min read
The Back To School Rush
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Director, Sophie Sheehan Back-to-school season brings a rush of excitement as we head back onto campus,...
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Apr 11, 20243 min read
My Favourite Question - What do you want to do after you graduate?
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Director, Kieran McSweeney Blowing out the candles of my 21st birthday cake in the middle of the Sahara...
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Mar 25, 20242 min read
Navigating Finals Season
Written by First Year Rep, Maddy Davis I knew upon entering my first year at Queen’s that I would have a number of new challenges and...
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Mar 4, 20243 min read
The Only Way Out Is Through
Written by Publications Coordinator, Nicole Frank Getting through a depressive episode takes strength. It takes grit. It takes hope to...
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Feb 5, 20242 min read
Remember to Breathe
Written by First Year Rep, Noah Mcilveen Entering university this past August was probably the furthest away from myself I had ever been....
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Jan 22, 20243 min read
Society as a Patient
Written by QCMHA EDII Coordinator Marium Naqvi Those of us who grew up in Canada are lucky to have been exposed to mental health...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
“New Year, New Me”, Building Constructive Resolutions
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Coordinator Sophie Sheehan The beginning of a new year brings excitement and presents an optimal opportunity...
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Dec 23, 20233 min read
Embracing the Struggle
Written by QCMHA Logistics Director Josh Borrell When addressing the MIT convocation in 2023, Mark Rober said, "Yeah, but my real life...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
Grief and the Power of the Letter S
Written by Events Director Clare Butler We all can relate to the incessant number of times you get asked the same three questions in...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
Focus on the Good, and the Good Gets Better: The Power of Your Mindset
Written by Events Coordinator, Olivia D'Amico If there’s one key takeaway I have from my adolescence, it’s that your mindset is the most...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
Maintaining Relationships in University with Work-Life Balance
Written by Digital Strategy Coordinator, Tal Bibas University provides a unique setting to foster relationships that might not otherwise...
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
Finding Healing and Friendship Through the Power of Music: My Tate McRae Concert Experience
Written by Publications Coordinator, Lauren Au As the school year began, I was in a familiar but dreadful place. The first few weeks were...
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