When you are busy with exams- your health and wellbeing can get put on the back burner but Student Health and Wellness is challenging you to find balance during this stressful time 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. 7 to 18, students can participate on Instagram. 

Students who participate – by tagging @lakeheadlife or @lakeheadlifeor in an Instagram story, and commenting on the challenge of the day- can enter for a chance to win a daily prize draw.

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

Take a break from studying with some four legged friends from Positively Social.

As we head into exams and the Christmas holiday it can often become easy to rely on quick and inexpensive foods that are full of sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Eating a balanced diet of nutritious foods, along with getting enough sleep, exercise, and taking time to relax and connect with yourself and others are key strategies to managing health during exams. Drop by the library between 1:30pm to 3:30pm and Take10 with Student Health and Wellness; grab a healthy snack and learn more tips for eating healthy during exams.

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/wellness/staying-healthy/healthy-eating

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

Taking care of your health and practicing healthy habits is a key strategy to manage stress during exam time. This includes, eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, exercising, and taking some time to relax and connect with yourself and others. Trying to do it all can feel overwhelming, but even taking 10 minutes to do something for yourself can make a difference in managing stress. Drop by the library between 10:30am to 12:30pm and Take10 with Student Health and Wellness; come relax, grab a snack, and learn more tips for stress management.

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/wellness/staying-healthy/stress

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

Come take a break with the Peer Wellness Educators! Unwind while painting and watching Pixar movies in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room- snacks and supplies are provided!

Submit questions about all things food related to our Health and Wellness Promoter, Lindsey Wachter, Registered Kinesiologist and Sierra, the LUSU Food Resource Coordinator on the Food Resource Centre's Instagram. We'll share strategies to eat well when you don't have a lot of time and give tips on the best foods to boost your energy and focus while studying! 

Join the SHW team (and their dogs) for an outdoor walk every Monday.

Meet outside the Library and dress for the weather!

Lakehead Athletics is inviting you to Movember Night on November 18! In collaboration with Student Health and Wellness Services, we are working to promote men's mental health awareness 💙💛

This fun-filled evening will include Movember-themed half-time games, educational booths from both Health and Wellness and the Health Unit, a Movember photo booth and more! 🏀🐺

Grow or wear your wackiest moustache to the games. Best moustache wins a gift card for the campus bookstore! (and yes, fake moustaches count!!) 👨‍🦰

Come cheer on your Thunderwolves as they take on Ottawa and support Movember!

Bring a group and save! If you have a group of 10 or more that you want to bring out to the game, tickets are only $5 each and include a free popcorn! Contact Adam Wochenmarkt by email (events.athletics@lakeheadu.ca) to secure your group booking.

Join the Food Resource Centre and Student Health and Wellness to learn more about the relationship between food and mood. Snacks provided and attendees will be entered in a draw for a $25 grocery gift card.