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Monday, February 6, 2017 1:15 pm - 1:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Three Public Mental Health Talks in February

Centre for Mental Health Research presents three public talks for Psychology Month

February is Psychology Month posterMental health difficulties touch the lives of many​, yet finding the right sources for help is not always easy.

Sunday, February 26, 2017 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Centre for Mental Health Research presents three public talks for Psychology Month

Mental health difficulties touch the lives of many​, yet finding the right sources for help is not always easy. The University of Waterloo’s Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) is planning three public outreach talks that will provide clear, useful, and practical information to anyone interested in learning more about mental health. In partnership with Waterloo Public Libraries, the talks will be presented on three Sunday afternoons in February at the main library branch.

Friday, March 3, 2017 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Psych Colloquium presents Paul Bloom from Yale University, USA

Against Empathy

head shot of Dr. Paul BloomMany psychologists, philosophers, and laypeople believe that empathy is necessary for moral judgment and moral action—the only problem with empathy is that we sometimes don’t have enough of it.

Thursday, March 9, 2017 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

PsychSoc Movie Night

Movie night poster. Background is plain with a spotlight pointing upwards. Text is below.

Are you tired of all the studying?

Come join us for a night full of relaxation!

We will be hosting a movie night for psych students this Thursday at 7pm in PAS 2083!!

...and of course, SNACKS will be provided for the night (yumm)

Friday, April 21, 2017 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Psych Colloquium presents Eli Finkel from Northwestern University, USA

The All-Or-Nothing Marriage

Dr.Eli  Finkel standing with is arms crossedMajor historical shifts in the institution of marriage in America have produced two major consequences. First, the quality of average marriages has weakened over time. Second, the quality of the best marriages has strengthened over time. In tandem, these two consequences have pushed marriage toward an all-or-nothing state.

Friday, May 5, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Spring Workshop for Mental Health Professionals & Students

"Working Through Clinical Challenges:

 A DBT Perspective"


head shot of Dr. Michelle Leybman

Michelle Leybman, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

We are delighted to host Dr. Leybman at the University of Waterloo for her full-day workshop, which will provide mental health practitioners and students with evidence-based knowledge and clinical tools from a DBT perspective for working with challenging clients.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Psych Undergrad Pool Party

You’re invited to the 3rd annual Psych Summer Pool Party!!! No, unfortunately we don’t have an actual full sized pool hidden in the depths of the PAS, but we will have water and non-water games, music, pizza, a “cold treat,” and lots of fun!

The party will be on July 11th from 2:30-4 on the patio at the South entrance to the PAS (near the elevator).