October 27, 2022
UBC Thrive is November 1-30, 2022
What is Thrive?
Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. The last few years have brought unprecedented challenges and complexities that have impacted the mental health of our community, and now more than ever, it is important that we support one another in building positive mental health and creating opportunities for meaningful social connection.
Help stop the stigma and start having conversations. Mental health and wellness is a topic for everyone, a journey for everyone. This November, learn about, talk about and explore ways to support mental health year-round.
With a focus this year on Learning to Thrive Together, and increased funding through Thrive Grants for student-, faculty- and staff-led initiatives at UBC Vancouver campus, this year’s Thrive will encourage and promote a more community-led mental health literacy campaign.
Help us stop the stigma as we start having conversations, both comforting and challenging. This November, learn about, talk about and explore ways to support mental health year-round.
Visit the Thrive Events Calendar for events created by the UBC community for the UBC community. Stay tuned leading up to and during Thrive as partners continue to add their events. Is your group, unit or department planning an event? Add it to the Thrive Calendar here.
Next Thrive event coming up: "Thrive by the Fire"
Start your Thrive journey at Thrive by the Fire on Nov. 2 from 11 am- 2 pm at Lee Square (outside the UBC Bookstore) for live music, cozy fireplaces and a resource fair to help us learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health together.
Thrive by the Fire is hosted by @utownubc (part of Campus + Community Planning), in collaboration with @blankvinylproject and @ubcwellbeing'
Resources
As UBC students, students are welcomed to access a suite of resources and tools regarding mental health among many others. Take a look at what that looks like, but also know that mental health and wellness can also be a community undertaking.
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UBC recognizes mental health and mental health resources as a fundamental need. UBC and the Faculty of Applied Science has a comprehensive infrastructure to help UBC students feel more supported. Below are some resources that are open to you:
A dedicated counsellor for SCARP/APSC students
The Faculty of Applied Science has hired a counsellor, Gordon Lai, dedicated to provide support to students of all APSC schools, including SCARP. This role aims to provide direct one-to-one support for students, whether through a short or ongoing counselling relationship, as well as deliver well-being programs for the faculty.
The APSC counsellor, Gordon Lai, is an alumni of UBC and has previously worked at other post-secondary institutions providing counselling support to students. He is excited to support our students in their academic and personal success.
To book an appointment with Gordon, call counselling services at 604-822-3811 and indicate that you are an APSC student.