Media & News

Ryerson Today features Thriving in Action Online, opens in new window
Students call this class "life changing". Ryerson’s Thriving in Action, a life skills and resilience course, is now available free online.

CBC Metro Morning, external link
Dr. Diana Brecher and a student discuss student mental health, positive psychology, resilience, and the ThriveRU program and workbook.

CBC News, external link
Student discusses Ryerson's Thriving in Action program — a new initiative through ThriveRU that provides supports for students, including workshops that focus on well-being and learning strategies.

National Post, external link
Dr. Diana Brecher discusses the Thriving in Action program and student mental health.

The Psychology Podcast, external link
Dr. Diana Brecher and Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman discuss bringing positive psychology principles into the classroom and her 5 factor model of resilience.

The Flourishing Centre Podcast, external link
Dr. Diana Brecher and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya discuss positive psychology and bringing resilience training to students through ThriveRU.

Ryerson Today
Dr. Diana Brecher and a student discuss the Thriving in Action program, which uses positive psychology to help struggling students.

Alive Magazine, external link
Dr. Diana Brecher talks about Optimism and the optimist's outlook for Alive Magazine.

NOW Magazine, external link
ThriveRU featured as a positive example of universities beginning to offer courses on positive psychology and happiness to improve mental health of students. Dr. Diana Brecher is a featured interview.