COPE: A Student Mental Health Initiative

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COPE: A Student Mental Health Initiative

COPE is a student organization dedicated to alleviating mental health stigma by raising awareness, as well as providing education and referrals.

COPE is a student organization at McMaster University dedicated to stomping out the stigma associated with mental health. It was founded in September 2008 by a group of students looking to make a difference. What started from humble beginnings is now one of the most active clubs at McMaster with plenty of opportunities for members to get involved with mental health issues on campus and in the community. We believe that reducing mental health stigma, those with mental illness will feel more comfortable speaking about their experiences and seeking help. By normalizing mental health and emphasizing its importance, we can all help improve access to mental health services and the services themselves. Thus, COPE aims to reduce stigma by:

1) Raising awareness
2) Educating the community
3) Providing appropriate referrals

For more information, please visit our website (www.copex.weebly.com) or contact us in one of the following ways:

1) Facebook message
2) E-mail: cope@mcmaster.ca
3) Twitter:
4) Tumblr: copemcmaster
5) Instagram:

03/28/2026

Check out our new blog post exploring the different perspectives on bipolar disorder and how to challenge the stigma surrounding it 💙🩵 Find the link to the post in our bio! 🔗

03/16/2026

📣 Hey Mac!! Want to craft and destress one last time before the exam season approaches? Come decorate picture frames with COPE this Wednesday, March 18th! 🖼🎨

All materials will be provided so you only need to bring yourself and some friends!! We hope you see you there!✨️

02/27/2026

How much is your feed shaping the way you see yourself?📲

NEW BLOG POST UP🩵
Read now — link in bio.

02/13/2026

New Blog Post! This article explores the love we don’t post about, how Valentine’s Day is more than just a day for couples, and how to choose yourself 💝🫂

Read the full article using the link in our bio 🔗💌

01/25/2026

Beyond the Playground: How Childhood Bullying Shapes Adult Mental Health🤍

A blog post exploring what bullying is, the signs to look out for, its long-term effects into adulthood, and why early prevention and intervention matter.

🔗Read the full post via our Linktree.

01/17/2026

Mindful habits start with how you treat yourself. ✨

Being kind to yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s a powerful tool for mental wellness🤍.

From positive self-talk and mindfulness to developing a growth mindset, small shifts can create lasting change🧠.

Discover how self-kindness supports your mental well-being and the tools that help along the way 💪.

🔗 Read the full blog via the linktree in our bio.

12/09/2025

Exam season can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. 📚✏️ Swipe to find some tips and tricks to make sure you’re taking care of yourself during this busy time of year! 💙🩵

12/02/2025

Feeling the pressure to “man up” and stay quiet? You’re not the only one.
Men’s mental health is too often pushed into silence, shaped by expectations that shut down vulnerability. It’s time to rewrite what strength really means — starting with openness, honesty, and asking for help when you need it.
Read the full conversation in our latest blog post. 💙🧠

12/01/2025

Hey Mac! COPE is having a Bake Sale!!! 🍪🧁🥐 Stop by our table in MUSC (in front of Starbucks) on DECEMBER 4th from 5:30 to 9:30 to grab a sweet treat!! 💙🩵 & grab a free exam care package!! 📦✨

11/28/2025

Happy Friday McMaster! 🎉 As you make it through another week, take a moment to reflect on it! 💭 Have an amazing weekend! 🩵💙

11/26/2025

‼️REMINDER‼️

Two days left to donate for Movember and to enter our raffle where you'll get the chance to win a raffle basket with sponsors from and Food Basics! 💸

Donate through the Movember link in our bio!

11/18/2025

📣 HEY MCMASTER STUDENTS!!

Join COPE for the final stretch of Movember on Monday, November 24 at 4 PM! 🌟 We’re meeting at the Les Prince Hall entrance for a run/walk in Cootes Paradise to raise awareness for men’s mental health as we wrap up Movember . The weather is looking BEAUTIFUL so don’t be shy of the cold 🌤️💙

But wait… there’s MORE 👀👇 ✨ Join our Movember team through the link in our bio and donate directly to the cause! Every donation enters you into a raffle to win a basket worth over $100 🤩 Donate anytime until November 28, when we’ll announce the lucky winner! 🎉

Thank you all for your support and we can’t wait to see you on the 24th! 💛 Let’s move for Movember, McMaster! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪

Address

1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON

Website

http://copex.weebly.com/

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