Remote Wellness Supports

We have created this list to connect you with the wellness resources available through the University of Toronto and around the world. Start exploring by selecting one of the categories below, and discover the many ways we can help you Drop Everything and Relax!

Have suggestions for additional resources? Send your ideas to Rob Makinson or Donna Liu.

For additional resources and support related to wellness at UTM, please contact the Health & Counselling Centre.

Live cams		Explore: The world’s largest live cam nature channel! Watch playful panda bears in China, brown bears catching salmon in Alaska, and other wildlife around the world.
Meditation		Meditation Sessions with Dr. Jeff: Jeff Graham is an Associate Professor in Psychology at UTM. His sessions help calm the mind, release stress, and open doors to our unconscious sources of creativity. Listen here: Vocals only (11 mins) With stream sounds (15 mins) With ocean waves (20 mins) Mindful Yoga & Meditation: Join UTM librarian & meditation teacher Kathleen Scheaffer and RAWC fitness program assistant Nikki Robichaud in live Mindful Yoga & Meditation sessions on Instagram at @utmhccwellness! Upcoming sessions: TBA Missed a session or can’t attend live? Not to worry! You can watch them any time afterwards on IGTV.
Museums & culture		Van Gogh Museum: Take a virtual tour of this museum in Amsterdam, the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh’s (1853-1890) work. Canadian Museum of History: Explore the events, personalities, and historical currents that have shaped Canada from time immemorial to the present day. Google Arts & Culture: Celebrate cultural heritage, read up on historical figures, tour famous sites and landmarks, and check out high-definition artwork!
Origami		Origami for Everyone: Let's fold! How about an origami paper bowtie? Origami earrings? Or a coll origami bracelet? You can tackle all sort of projects, from beginner to expert.
Podcasts		Get Sleepy: Sleep Meditation and Stories: These half-hour fairytales for adults, with New Age soundscapes and mindfulness techniques thrown in, will gently draw you into drowsiness. The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health: Dr. Jade Wu makes the science of psychology entertaining and relatable. Ologies with Alie Ward: This engrossing, funny, and educational podcast “asks smart people stupid questions”, and the answers could change your life. Learn calming techniques from a ‘fearologist’ and much more!
Popular films & televison		Audio Cine Films (UTORid required): Watch more than 800 popular movies, from classics like Alice in Wonderland and Frankenstein to today’s award winners like 1917. Criterion on Demand (UTORid required): Watch thousands of big-budget movies, including major new releases—it’s like Netflix, but free to U of T students! Some content is not accessible off-campus. Having trouble accessing? Troubleshoot access to Criterion on Demand. Tubi: More free movies on the go.
Public libraries		Your local public library gives you access to many online resources and services, including e-books! Don’t have a public library card? Apply for one now: Get a Mississauga Library card \| Get a Toronto Public Library card \| Get a Brampton Library card Hoopla: This digital media service gives you access to movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, comics, and much more—all through your public library.
Puzzles		Jigsaw Planet: Complete millions of free jigsaw puzzles. You can also create your own, share, and compete with others! Check out the Fisher Rare Book Library Collection to complete puzzles from U of T Libraries.