WellU Wednesday- Note to Future Self

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora

Stop by our table outside the cafeteria and write some advice to your future self! We will send it to at the end of semester so you have words of encouragement from the person who knows you best.

 

WellU Newsletter

Event Date: 
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Email

Want to keep up with what's going on at Student Health and Wellness and receive health tips, wellness advice and resources right in your inbox? Subscribe to the WellU Newsletter- it only comes out twice a semester! 

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. 

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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