Curious about the Stop the Stigma initiative? Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table in the Agora from 1-3pm on Wednesday November 4th to learn more! 

We will be discussing what the initiative involves, the many events we will be holding throughout the month for students to attend and how you can get involved. 

Join us to help kick off such an important month discussing mental health. 

Do you want to get a better quality, more restful sleep? Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table in the RC Lobby on October 28th from 11am-1pm to learn some tips and tricks for achieving a better sleep and make your own sleepy tea to try!

We will provide a variety of types of sleepy teas to mix and hot water, so feel free to have your tea then or bring it home to try later before bed. We will also provide some sleep hygiene tips to test out that have been proven to help. 

Come spin the Wellness Wheel! Right next to the main cafeteria and the RBC will be your two campus peer wellness educators. Give the wheel a spin, talk about some of your wellness strategies, learn some new ones, and take home some swag and candy!

safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step TALK model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

This workshop is free for all students, faculty, and staff.

All participants will receive a learning booklet, resources and a Certificate of Completion.

Registration is required, space is limited.

Take a break from the books and join Student Health and Wellness for Coffee Break as part of No Stigma November! Stop by for a complimentary coffee, drop-in wellness activities, and mental health resources. Whether you need a quick study break, a chance to recharge, or a reminder that you’re not alone, take a few minutes for yourself and connect with us.

Learn practical tools for cultivating, friendships and belonging. Snacks and grab and go resources available- no registration required

Trying to balance all of your exams, assignments and responsibilities can be tricky! Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table to learn about different time management tricks and techniques to help make your workload easier to manage.

Good time management can result in less stress, studying more effectively, and more time for self-care which is important for your overall well-being.

Take our "10 Second Challenge" and access resources that can help make your life easier as you head into the second half of the semester. 

Do you have questions about your health habits or goals? Visit Lexie Williamson, Prevention Specialist from the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in the Agora on November 18th from 1-3pm to discuss. 

Discussion topics may include: 

• Cancer screening 

• Quitting Smoking 

• Preventing chronic disease

• Setting personal health goals 

• Finding community supports 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert and gain the tools to feel more confident about your health. 

Do you have questions about your health habits or goals? Visit Lexie Williamson, Prevention Specialist from the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in the Agora on November 4th from 1-3pm to discuss. 

Discussion topics may include: 

• Cancer screening 

• Quitting Smoking 

• Preventing chronic disease

• Setting personal health goals 

• Finding community supports 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert and gain the tools to feel more confident about your health. 

Join the Food Resource Centre and Student Health and Wellness for Chopped U!

We’ll be making a fall harvest bowl together while chatting about how to build balanced meals when you’re working with a student budget and a busy schedule.

Lindsey Wachter, Health Promoter and Registered Kinesiologist, will share simple, practical tips for putting together meals that are filling, balanced and realistic for student life.

Come cook, eat and get some ideas for your next meal. Register for the event on LUSU Clubs den