Learn more about how to take care of your mental health at blogs.rrc.ca/minditEvery student experiences challenges while balancing school, work, friends and other commitments. When we’re aware of our emotions and the state of our mental health, we’re better able to deal with difficult situations, to work toward our goals, and to recognize when to take a breather or ask for help. Mind it! is a new online resource designed to help RRC students take care of their mental health. From blogs about test anxiety and stress to a list of helpful resources on campus and in the community, it contains just the information you’re looking for!

MANAGE ANXIETY AND BOOST Learn how to manage stress, build good study habits and improve test-taking skills.

Student workshops offered by RRC counsellors and tutors; no registration required.

TEST ANXIETY: HOW DOES IT IMPACT ME? AND TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR MANAGINGExplore signs and symptoms of test anxiety, effective strategies for managing stress, and prevention and self-care.Fri., Oct. 2, 11am–noon, P319 | Mon., Nov. 9, 3–4pm, W411

TEST ANXIETY: SKILLS FOR MANAGINGExplore strategies for managing test anxiety, such as breathing and visualization exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, negative thought stopping and grounding techniques. (Registration advised; call 204.632.3966.)Tue., Oct. 13, 4-5pm, W210 | Mon., Nov. 30, noon–1pm, W411

STUDY SKILLS: PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENTThe best way to avoid test anxiety is to fully prepare — but how do you know if you’ve done all you can? Learn study strategies and memorization techniques to increase your confidence on test day.Fri., Sept. 25, noon–1pm, P416 | Mon., Nov. 16, 4–5pm, A205

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES: WRITE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESSReview key behaviours and test-writing approaches to increase success. Learn how to build a personal test-taking strategy and effectively manage multiple choice, essay and short answer questions.Thu., Oct. 8, 11am–noon, W411 | Tue., Dec. 8, 3–4pm, P319