Mental health awareness is all about education. The best way to keep myself educated is being part of a community that helps educate others. As a community, we can break the stigma and start conversations.

I wanted to be more involved in promoting good mental health practices within my community. 

UOMHAS Member 

I am involved in mental health awareness because as a person from Indian decent, it is rare to find support within the community and I believe that through UOMHAS, I can help spread awareness and provide the support that everyone deserves

School and mental health have always came off like a tricky or taboo combination, but I wanted to take the initiative and help share ways that students can take care of themselves. Whether on or off campus, mental health is so important! UOMHAS's values and mine aligned (like the stars!) and I'm happy to be involved with such an amazing team.

UOMHAS Member 

​​I am passionate about raising awareness for mental health so that future generations do not have to face same stigma that I have faced. I also want to raise more awareness for mental health in the agricultural industry.   

I'm really passionate about raising awareness for mental health, especially because of my own experiences with it. Joining UOMHAS feels like the perfect way for me to help make a difference. I've seen how important it is to have open conversations and break the stigma around mental health, and I want to be part of creating a supportive community at uOttawa. By working with UOMHAS, I can use what I've learned to help others and promote a healthier, more understanding environment for everyone. 

I wanted to get involved in UOMHAS because I am very passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy. I wanted to be able to use my experience in communications to be able to work towards awareness for the uOttawa community about mental health! 

UOMHAS Member 

I joined UOMHAS to work with a driven and like-minded team to spread awareness for mental health. I wanted to make an impact within the community to improve well-being and create a positive environment for those who are experiencing challenges. 

Mental health is a topic that not only us as students are learning more about but also psychologists, neurologists, and other professionals. It’s a topic of constant change. Staying informed and updated regarding helpful coping mechanisms and speaking more openly about mental health is a future I envision for our generation and later.

I have seen so much stigma associated with mental health that it makes people more hesitant to approach professional help or just speak about it. By being a part of this club, I aim to raise awareness about mental health and normalize it to the point where people are comfortable speaking about it as they are about physical health.