In this episode, we sit down with Danni Lei, a registered psychologist at Mount Royal University, and Atheena Chiong, MRU's Peer Health Educator Mental Health Lead, to explore the topic of self-care - they dive into how we often think of self-care as an individual thing, when it really needs to be a community effort.

Danni and Atheena break down how cultural views of self-care often miss the mark for students, putting all the pressure on us to “fix ourselves” instead of looking at the bigger systems at play. From academic stress to societal expectations, they talk about how these systems can affect our ability to actually take care of ourselves.

Featuring:
Danni Lei
Atheena Chiong
Bea Domingo

Edited by:
Alex Janz

Mount Royal University Wellness Services
Call: (403) 440-8877
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/index.htm

After Hours Peer Support Centre
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/AfterHoursPeerSupportCenter/index.htm
Operating Hours: Monday- Thursday from 2pm- 9pm, Saturdays from 9am-4pm
Room: Z204 Mount Royal University

Distress Centre (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Call or text: (403) 266-4357
Instant chat: distresscentre.com

Student Counselling Services
Call: (403) 440-6362
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/MentalHealthServices/counselling.htm
Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm
Room: U216 Mount Royal University

In this episode, MRU students Rodney Omoku and Aditya Paul discuss the intersection of mental health and masculinity, exploring how culture influences male perspectives on mental well-being. They share personal experiences with mental health challenges, the importance of friendships, and coping mechanisms they use to manage stress.

Featuring:
Rodney Omoku
Aditya Paul
Bea Domingo

Edited by:
Gus Hunt

Mount Royal University Wellness Services
Call: (403) 440-8877
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices.

After Hours Peer Support Centre
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre
Operating Hours: Monday- Thursday from 4pm- 11pm, Saturdays from 12pm-4pm
Room: Z204 Mount Royal University

Distress Centre (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Call or text: (403) 266-4357
Instant chat: distresscentre.com

Student Counselling Services
Call: (403) 440-6362
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services.
Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm
Room: U216 Mount Royal University

In this first episode of our men's mental health @ MRU series, we dive deep into the barriers that prevent men from seeking help, exploring societal expectations, and vulnerability. Our guests, Eli Buechler, an MRU psychology student, and Ryan McAuley from the Calgary Counselling Centre, share their insights on how these obstacles manifest and what can be done to change the narrative. Together, they discuss the steps men can take to begin their journey toward better mental health.

Featuring:
Eli Buechler
Ryan McAuley (Calgary Counselling Centre)
Bea Domingo

Edited by:
Gus Hunt

Mount Royal University Wellness Services
Call: (403) 440-8877
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices.

After Hours Peer Support Centre
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre
Operating Hours: Monday- Thursday from 4pm- 11pm, Saturdays from 12pm-4pm
Room: Z204 Mount Royal University

Distress Centre (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Call or text: (403) 266-4357
Instant chat: distresscentre.com

Calgary Counselling Centre
Call: (833) 827-4229
Website: calgarycounselling.com

Student Counselling Services
Call: (403) 440-6362
Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services.
Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm
Room: U216 Mount Royal University