Join staff from Student Health & Wellness outside the Main Cafeteria on March 5th between 11am and 1pm to learn more about sleep health and grab some free sleep health supplies and resources to support you in achieving a more restful sleep as you head off towards the end of the semester!
Celebrate Nutrition Month with Student Health and Wellness and the Food Resource Centre!
Create your own delicious, nutrient-packed smoothie while learning practical tips for affordable and nutritious snacking. Whether you're looking for quick breakfast ideas, post-workout fuel, or budget-friendly snacks, we’ve got you covered!
Student Health and Wellness is giving you a tasty way to celebrate Nutrition Month! Pick up a free Take & Make Meal Kit and cook up a hearty Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili at home. Each kit includes all the ingredients and a recipe to make this nutritious meal. First come, first served – while supplies last!
This initiative is made possible through generous donations from Alumni & Friends via Lakehead’s Food Security Committee.
Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday in our activity room.
No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help strengthen your practice.
Open to all Lakehead students, staff and faculty.
The Lakehead Fresh Market initiative is designed to make affordable, fresh produce accessible to students, staff, and faculty. It aims to promote healthy eating across campus by offering a selection of low-cost fruits and vegetables, making nutritious options available to everyone in our community.
This initiative is made possible through a collaboration with the Food Resource Centre, Aramark, Conference Services, and Student Health and Wellness, who have come together to support food accessibility and well-being on campus.
Payment is by debit or credit only, please bring your own bag!
The LUSU Food Resource Centre will be offering $5.00 off coupons for students experiencing food insecurity. Students can stop by the LUSU Food Resource Centre (Room UC 2014b) on the Monday prior and from 10:30am-1:00pm on Market days to pick up their coupons. For more information email FRC@lusu.ca.
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and we want you to have a shamrockin’ good time—safely! Join Student Health and Wellness, Student Conduct, Office of Human Rights and Equity, LUSU, ResLife, and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for Don't Push Your Luck, a fun and interactive harm reduction event. Learn tips & tricks to DrinkSmart and snag some giveaways before heading out for St. Patty's celebrations!
Whether you're celebrating with a pint or just the vibes, we’ve got the info you need to keep the night from turning into a blarney-filled blur.
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 27TH
The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.
This reading week physical activity challenge is an opportunity to take a break from the stress of midterms and assignments while doing something beneficial for your body and mind. Whether you want to relax or get active, this challenge promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being in a fun and interactive way.
How It Works:
Daily Check-Ins on Strava: Log completed challenges in our Strava group to track your progress. Share your journey with the Lakehead community to keep the motivation flowing!
Daily Updates: We'll be providing daily tips and resources along with encouragement and motivation each day of the challenge!
Prizes and Rewards: Those who complete a row, column or the entire card will earn prizes from Student Health and Wellness (only current Lakehead students are eligible for prizes)! Even completing one challenge a day contributes to your progress, and we’ll celebrate your efforts daily with shout-outs, prizes, and recognition.
Challenge yourself and discover new ways to enhance your wellness. This is an opportunity to try new activities while having fun. Whether it's a physical workout, a mental challenge, or simply taking time for self-care, every action contributes to improving your well-being. Let’s recharge and move together, one day at a time!
Traditionally, doodling as a sign of distraction — an indication that your mind was not where it was supposed to be but recent research has shown that doodling is not an enemy of attention; it may in fact be a friend!
Doodling may even help with memory, improve focus and reduce stress, drop into the SHW activity room to try you hand at mindful doodling and zentangles. All supplies provided.
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.
Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again by dropping by our table and learning how you can fill your own cup and learn how to prevent or cope with burnout!
Join staff from Student Health & Wellness outside the Main Cafeteria on February 26th between 10am and 12pm to learn more about tackling burnout.
