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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.
QCMHA
- Sep 23
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Apr 11
- 3 min
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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QCMHA
- Mar 25
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Mar 4
- 3 min
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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QCMHA
- Feb 5
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Jan 22
- 3 min
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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QCMHA
- Jan 9
- 1 min
“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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QCMHA
- Dec 23, 2023
- 3 min
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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QCMHA
- Dec 6, 2023
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Nov 13, 2023
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
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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QCMHA
- Aug 23, 2023
- 2 min
Balancing University Highs and Lows
Written by QCMHA Events & Partnerships Coordinator, Jordan Deep Our time is university is supposed to be the best time of our lives. It’s...
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QCMHA
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
Everything Will Work Out How it Should - Just Give it Time
Written by QCMHA Speakers Coordinator Evan Bertoia Throughout my childhood and teen years, baseball meant everything to me. I would wake...
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QCMHA
- Mar 28, 2023
- 2 min
What I wish people knew about depression
Written by QCMHA Co-Chair Avina Patel No one really talks about depression. I know it’s a difficult topic, and there are a million things...
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QCMHA
- Feb 28, 2023
- 2 min
Struggling with Change and Adjusting to University Life
Written by QCMHA First Year Representative Nicole Frank Growing up with parents who went to Queens, my childhood was full of amusing...
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QCMHA
- Feb 7, 2023
- 2 min
The Power of Putting Yourself First
Written by QCMHA Publications Coordinator Rebecca Pin Throughout life, I was the type of person no one thought twice to worry about. From...
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QCMHA
- Jan 16, 2023
- 2 min
Gratitude Is The Best Attitude
Written by QCMHA Events & Workshops Coordinator Marium Naqvi I was in the second grade when my mom took me to the Dollar Store and asked...
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QCMHA
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
Coping With Grief & Loss in your 20’s
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Coordinator Kate Sinclair I have noticed in the past year that people love to avoid talking about death,...
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QCMHA
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Comparison, The Thief of Joy
Written by QCMHA Case Competition Coordinator Josh Borrell Everyone is subject to comparison. Whether it is an idol, a friend, a sibling,...
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QCMHA
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Getting Over the Barrier of Asking for Help
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Coordinator Sarah Andersons Facing the barrier of asking for help was one of the biggest challenges I have...
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QCMHA
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Catching Some ZZZs
Written by QCMHA Sponsorship Coordinator Kieran McSweeney Sleep, this amazing thing that happens every night (or almost every night) that...
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QCMHA
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Living on a High, Yet Feeling Like a Low
Written by QCMHA Co-Chair Maddie Poutissou Anxiety is a really weird thing. It can be that everything around you and in your life is...
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QCMHA
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Growing Up, Nostalgia, and Post-Grad Scaries
Written by QCMHA Partnership Director Alex LeBoeuf As a fourth-year student whose university experience has been radically changed by the...
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QCMHA
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Diversifying My Mental Wellness
Written by QCMHA Event Coordinator Jordan Leishman Although we might be nearing the end of this pandemic (hopefully), a key takeaway that...
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QCMHA
- Jan 28, 2022
- 3 min
Choosing Optimism in Hard Times
Written by QCMHA Research Coordinator Taylor Mackenzie I hate to be that person who, unprompted, talks about what an amazing and...
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QCMHA
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min
Embrace Imperfections and Challenge
Written by QCMHA Event Coordinator Larry You Sometimes I describe myself as an introvert who got anxious and insecure easily in the past....
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QCMHA
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
Exhausting My Limits
Written by QCMHA Research Coordinator Nyla Ward I’m the kid that always hated participation trophies because for as long as I can...
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QCMHA
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Road to a Better Me: Learning Self Compassion
Written by QCMHA Co-Chair Ali Jones Self-compassion is something I struggle with every day. I often find myself in a state of negative...
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QCMHA
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
My Challenging Exchange Experience
Written by QCMHA Speakers Coordinator Jeffrey Hugessen Truthfully, I’m not exactly sure what the purpose of this blog is. If nothing...
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QCMHA
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Learning to Accept and Appreciate Uncertainty
Written by QCMHA Marketing Director Maddie Poutissou Why do we like control? Maybe it's because it gives us a sense of well-being, makes...
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QCMHA
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Power of Acceptance
Written by QCMHA Case Competition Coordinator Lauren Macdonald Navigating my mental health has been one of life’s most confusing...
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QCMHA
- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
One big step for ME, One small step for my Anxiety
Written by QCMHA Outreach Coordinator Nathan Gori As a child, I thought my personality resembled a ball of rubber bands: extroverted,...
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QCMHA
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
A Safe Space
Written by QCMHA Co-Chair Ali Jones About two years ago, someone in my life confided in me about their struggle with suicide. This...
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QCMHA
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Written by QCMHA member, Taylor Mackenzie First days are always memorable, and my first day at Queen’s was no different. I distinctly...
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QCMHA
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
Comfort in Silence - A Look at Advocacy & Social Media
Written by QCMHA member, Alex LeBoeuf There’s no doubt that social media platforms have become a significant part of our lives as young...
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QCMHA
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Written by QCMHA member, Curtis Kerrigan Something that I have been trying to work on recently, is being more open, especially with the...
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QCMHA
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Written by QCMHA member, Heather Hudson Comparing yourself to others is an unconscious habit that everyone partakes in. Even the most...
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QCMHA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Learning To Stay Present
Written by QCMHA member, Caroline Pennock As part of my New Year’s resolution, I have decided to pour my efforts into staying present,...
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QCMHA
- Jan 31, 2021
- 3 min
Better with the Bullet Journal
Written by QCMHA member Dione Ng For the past five years, I’ve been using the bullet journal system to wade through the messiness of my...
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QCMHA
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
New Year's Resolutions & Well Being
Written by QCMHA member, Jeffrey Hugessen Last Year when I went home for the Holidays, my brother Richard told me about his goals for...
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QCMHA
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
How to Best Be a Support System
Written by QCMHA member, Charlotte Knapp Earlier this semester I had the privilege to write a blog post for Care Culture. I was asked to...
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QCMHA
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
Coming to terms with NOT having it all together
Written by QCMHA member, Keaton Loupelle Safe to say this year has been unprecedented. I remember reading a tweet a little while ago that...
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QCMHA
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Being Alone but Not Lonely
Written by QCMHA member, Avina Patel This past year my sense of isolation has heightened. When I think of isolation, I think of...
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QCMHA
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
Get Up and Get Out
Written by QCMHA member, Owen Vandenberg There’s no doubt that this school year has been unlike no other. Our whole world has shifted and...
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QCMHA
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Finding a Routine with Online Classes
Written by QCMHA member, Maddie Poutissou With online classes, everyone has had to make adjustments to their routine. One of the hardest...
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QCMHA
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
The Importance of Organization for Your Mental Health
Written by QCMHA member, Tara Matin-Nejad The most important tool I’ve learned to utilize throughout my time in University is...
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QCMHA
- Oct 25, 2020
- 4 min
Prioritize Your Essentials
Written by QCMHA member, Hailey Rodgers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have never been so busy in my life. I have been investing my...
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