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Mental health and wellbeing at UBC Science

Studying sciences is rewarding, but can also be challenging. At UBC Science, we want to support you with resources and tools to help you manage the pressures of coursework, research, and life so you can focus on both your academic success and personal wellbeing.

From stress management to finding a healthy work-life balance, the resources on this page are designed to help you thrive at every stage of your journey. Your wellbeing is just as important as your studies. It’s okay to ask for help and take time for yourself.

Crisis support options

Here’s how to get help right now. For more options, including what to do if you’re outside of Canada, you can refer to this page.

Emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or at risk of harming yourself or others, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Helpline

If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or at risk of harm, call or text 988 toll-free any time to reach the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Here2Talk

Access free, confidential counselling and community referral services any time through the Here2Talk app, phone, or website.

Hope for Wellness helpline

If you’re an Indigenous student, you can get immediate mental health counselling or crisis intervention by phone or chat at any time through the Hope for Wellness helpline.

Resources for all Science students

Access a variety of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing, including self-help tools, on-campus services, and off-campus support in the wider community.

Self-directed

Find grounding exercises, online resources, and apps you can download.

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On-campus

Learn about spaces, programs, and people at UBC who can support you.

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Off-campus

Check out more options for finding help outside of campus.

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Additional resources for graduate students

The Graduate Student Society offers resources specifically designed to support the unique needs of graduate students.

There is a support group organized by Counselling Services that graduate students can join to connect with each other and build community through shared experiences.

During the Winter Session, wellbeing workshops are offered for graduate students which are posted on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website when available.

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

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