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Take Care Mac

Take Care Mac is a campus-wide initiative designed to inspire students to reflect on their well-being and explore ways to nurture themselves and their community. Through meaningful dialogue and shared experiences, the campaign aims to foster a community of care at McMaster University, where self-care and collective support are recognized as vital to the student experience. 

Check out the toolkit for ideas on how you can access care and support while at Mac or resources that are available along the way!

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Take Care Mac Digital Booklet Learn More

Learn more about the campaign and explore on-campus resources that support your mental health and well-being. Plus, check out the new Tips to Get Connected Guide in the toolkit too!

Take Care Mac Colouring Page Download & Print it here!

Take a mindful break and show off your creativity with our Take Care Mac colouring sheet. Submit your completed colouring page by Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 4:30pm to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 2 gift cards!

Self Care Menu Learn More

Explore your personalized self-care menu by identifying activities that fit in your available time and level of support. Start the semester off on the right foot by embedding proactive stress management ideas and healthy coping strategies into your academic schedule!

Take Care Mac Online Padlet Share your Reflection

Join the conversation by sharing the ways you take care of yourself, others, and your community at McMaster University. Explore student reflections, learn from others’ experiences, and contribute to the Take Care Mac Padlet.

In Winter 2025, the SWC Health Promotion team conducted the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey to better understand the health and wellbeing of McMaster students. The results highlighted some important challenges:

  • About 50% of respondents reported feeling lonely.
  • 24% of respondents said they weren’t confident in where to access campus-based mental health supports and 40% weren’t confident in where to access community-based mental health supports available to students.
  • 43% of respondents rated their overall mental health as “poor” or “fair.”

These findings show the importance of building connection and support across campus.

That’s where Take Care Mac comes in—a campaign about showing up for each other, building connection, and creating a community of care. We invite you to explore the resources, reflect on what care means to you, and help make McMaster a more supportive place for everyone.

Take care, Mac!