Men's Mental Health @ MRU: Student Stories

Recovery on Campus: Lived Stories from Our Community

In this episode, MRU faculty member Dr. Stasha Huntingford sits down with MRU student Dylan for a conversation about navigating recovery as a member of a university community. Together, they explore what recovery can look like for students, staff, and faculty—on campus and beyond—and how post-secondary environments can both support and challenge the recovery journey. Stasha and Dylan discuss the impacts of stigma, acknowledging how misconceptions and silence can create barriers to accessing support. They also highlight the strengths of the peer support model, emphasizing the importance of connection, shared experience, and community in building sustainable recovery pathways. Join Our MRU Recovery Community! Recovery on Campus (ROC) [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/AfterHoursPeerSupportCenter/ROC.htm]provides a safe, welcoming space where students, staff, and faculty can connect, share experiences, and support one another in their recovery journeys. Whether you’re just beginning or have been walking this path for a long time, you’re invited to be part of this growing, supportive community. For more information, contact Ian Lyon at ilyon@mtroyal.ca Featuring: Dr. Stasha Huntingford  Dylan Host: Bea Domingo Edited by: Emma Miller Addictions and Mental Health Helpline Call: 1-866-332-2322 (24/7, no fee) Mount Royal University Wellness Services [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/index.htm] Call: (403) 440-8877 After Hours Peer Support Centre [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/AfterHoursPeerSupportCenter/index.htm] Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 2pm-9pm Room: Z204, Mount Royal University Distress Centre (24-Hour Crisis Line) Call or text: (403) 266-4357 Student Counselling Services [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/MentalHealthServices/counselling.htm] Call: (403) 440-6362 Website: Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm Room: U216, Mount Royal University

Redefining Self-Care for Students

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 [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/index.htm] After Hours Peer Support Centre Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/AfterHoursPeerSupportCenter/index.htm [https://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 [https://www.distresscentre.com/] Student Counselling Services Call: (403) 440-6362 Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/MentalHealthServices/counselling.htm [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/MentalHealthServices/counselling.htm] Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm Room: U216 Mount Royal University

Men's Mental Health @ MRU: Student Stories

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 [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/]. After Hours Peer Support Centre Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre.htm] 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 [https://www.distresscentre.com/] Student Counselling Services Call: (403) 440-6362 Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services. [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services.htm] Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm Room: U216 Mount Royal University

Men's Mental Health @ MRU: Breaking Down the Barriers to Men's Mental Health

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 [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/]. After Hours Peer Support Centre Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/After-Hours-Peer-Support-Centre.htm] 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 [https://www.distresscentre.com/] Calgary Counselling Centre Call: (833) 827-4229 Website: calgarycounselling.com [https://calgarycounselling.com/] Student Counselling Services Call: (403) 440-6362 Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services. [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/student-counselling-mental-health-services.htm] Operating Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am- 4pm Room: U216 Mount Royal University

Sexual Health on Campus: Sex Ed & Student Life

Liv Taylor is joined today by Shane Anguhan and Deepali Upadhyaya for a lively discussion on sexual health and student life. They blend student insights with expert advice, covering essential topics like safe sex practices, protection from sexually transmitted infections, and the importance of consent. This podcast episode is your quick guide to navigating university life while staying informed and having fun! Resources: Peer Health Educator Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer with Wellness | MRU (mtroyal.ca) [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/volunteer-with-wellness.htm#phe] Mount Royal University Wellness Services Call: (403) 440-8877 https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/ [https://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/WellnessServices/] Pride Centre  (Z211) Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, closed weekends Fall - Winter 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Spring - Summer 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (403) 440 5604 [tel:4034405604] Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Sex & U (sexandu.ca) [https://www.sexandu.ca/]