Wolfie's Wellness Challenge

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 8:00am EST to Friday, December 15, 2023 - 11:50pm EST
Event Location: 
Instagram

When you are busy with exams- your health and wellbeing can get put on the back burner but Student Health and Wellness, with the help of Wolfie, is challenging you to find balance during this stressful period.

This event includes online challenges that cover healthy eating and cooking, stress management, sexual health, substance use, physical activity, self-care and rest.

From Dec. 5 to 16, students can participate on Instagram. 

Students who participate by responding to a question, interacting with a quiz or poll, will be entered into a draw for a $50 gift card. There will be a winner for each campus! 

To participate, follow @lakeheadlife or @lakeheadlifeor on Instagram.

 

Therapy Dogs @ The Library

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
1st Floor Chancellor Paterson Library

Press paws on studying, and snuggle up to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog for some stress relief. 

Therapy Dogs

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness: Activity Room

Visit your favourite stress relief every Tuesday from 12-1pm in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room.

Yoga

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, November 25, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
SHW Activity Room
Join us in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester.
 
Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. no experience or registration is required. 
 
Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Crafternoon- Wood Slice Painting

Event Date: 
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

Need a break? 

Drop by the Student Health and Wellness activity room and join our Peer Wellness Educators for an afternoon of arts and crafts.

We'll be painting wood slices that can be made into ornaments. 

No experience or registration required.

Winter WellU Wishlist

Event Date: 
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 9:10am EST to Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 11:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Email-Based

It's that time of year again! Take time for yourself over the winter break by signing up for the Winter WellU Wishlist. Evidence-based wellness practices will be delivered right to your inbox to help you make yourself a priority and reset for the new year.

You will receive your first email on December 18 and receive 14 emails over the winter break.

Open to all members of the Lakehead community.

Take What You Need Exam Wellness Kits

Event Date: 
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library

This time of year can be stressful but to help you get through exams, Student Health and Wellness is offering Take What You Need Wellness Kits to help you have a healthy and successful end of term. Kits will have our exam survival guide, different wellness items, school supplies, stress management tips and snacks! 

Kits are limited and are first-come, first-served.

Take What You Need Exam Wellness Kits

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library

This time of year can be stressful but to help you get through exams, Student Health and Wellness is offering Take What You Need Wellness Kits to help you have a healthy and successful end of term. Kits will have our exam survival guide, different wellness items, school supplies, stress management tips and snacks! 

Kits are limited and are first-come, first-served.

Take10 - No Stigma November

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
PACI Law School Cafeteria

Did you know…

  • More than HALF of Lakehead students reported that stress impacted their academic performance.*
  • 50% of Lakehead students have been previously diagnosed with a mental health condition.*
  • 1 in 3 Lakehead students have received psychological or mental health services within the last 12 months.*
    *2019 NCHA-III Lakehead University

Stop by and take part in Student Health and Wellness’ #NoStigmaNovember campaign! Take time to check in with your mental health, share words of wisdom with your fellow Thunderwolves, and grab some cool SHW swag. New and existing users of the WellU Key can also enter a draw for a #NotStigmaNovember basket.**
**One entry per table to a maximum of 5 entries per email.

Can't make it out? Don't fret, you can still take part by:

It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and #Take10.

#Take10 #NoStigmaNovember #StopTheStigma

Jack.Org Exploring Mental Health in the Classroom: Finding What Fits

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

A Jack Talk and panel discussion designed for high school educators, school staff, and others who work with youth ages 13-25 across Canada.

1. Learn about edHUB - Our new resource for educators. It features free classroom-ready resources that are evidence-informed and youth-friendly!

2. Hear from a live panel of speakers who work in Canada’s education sector about their experiences supporting the unique needs of young people.

3. Find out about Jack.org’s evidence-informed youth mental health programs! For example, our mental health presentations, by youth to youth, that you can bring into your communities for free.

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