The Fall 2017 term has officially began, which for many of us means the beginning of four sometimes sleepless and sometimes stressful months. Before the term gets too hectic, we at the Mental Health Awareness directorship at the University of Waterloo’s Engineering Society wanted to take this moment to remind you to take care of yourself — take time for self-care, make sure you have those coping strategies, and surround yourself with people that can support you as you support them.

Outside of those things, the Waterloo Region has a number of resources for mental health of which you can take advantage! Please use this list if you need it — we would love you to be healthy this term.

As always, a list of resources is also available on the Engineering Society website.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please reach out to your nearest emergency room or counselling services. The emergency room closest to the University of Waterloo is at Grand River Hospital.