News & Stories: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

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The OISE GSA is happy to announce that we are now offering free menstrual and lifestyle products!

Starting this fall, every Wednesday, from 11:30am - 12:00 pm, all members of the OISE Community are encouraged to take 1/2 hour in their day to focus on their wellbeing.

Amelia Narduzzo will balance her Master of Teaching studies with her service on the U of T Varsity Blues swim team.

Congratulations to Kai Forcey-Rodriguez on publishing "The Risk Factors and Preventative Methods of Self-Harm and Suicidality for Autistic People" was officially published as the first publication featured in this year's volume (Volume 3) of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity.

Dr. Keren Brathwaite, an OISE alumni and 2009 honorary degree recipient at the University of Toronto, passed during the week of June 23, 2023.

York Region District School Board has received a report from Dr. Mary Reid of OISE and Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad of Laurier University regarding anti-Asian racism.

During Wellness Month, Education Commons are getting active! Find out how we are tackling the Wellness Challenge in our own way.

Meet OISE alum Ellen Sue Mesbur who's leading change in social work education, improving student access, and consulting at the Jewish Family and Child Services.

OISE is deeply grieving the passing of Dr. Charles Pascal, a treasured friend, colleague and mentor, on April 24, 2023.