Join Student Health & Wellness for De-Stress Fest on Monday April 3rd and take some time to relax before exam season begins. Meet us in Simcoe Hall for warm beverages, relaxing activities, and therapy dogs! Also, take the time to learn about the resources and supports available to help you thrive during exam time! You deserve to take some time for yourself. We can't wait to see you there! 

Are you feeling stressed about exams? Have you been known to procrastinate? Do you struggle to find a self-care routine that works for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, don't worry, Student Health & Wellness has your back! Join us on April 6th in Simcoe Hall for tips on stress management, self-care, and procrastination to prepare for the upcoming exam season! It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10 to support your mental health during exams.

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! 

St. John Ambulance Therapy dogs will be visiting Simcoe Hall from 1-2 pm on Monday April 3rd! 

Do you know your chronotype? Are you a Dolphin, Lion, Bear, or Wolf?

According to the Sleep Foundation our chronotype is the natural inclination of your body to sleep at a certain time, or what most people understand as being an early bird versus a night owl. In addition to regulating sleep and wake times, chronotype has an influence on appetite, exercise, and core body temperature. It is responsible for the fact that you feel more alert at certain periods of the day and sleepier at others.

As a university student it can be difficult to get enough sleep. It's important to prioritize rest and relaxation, as it can help you to stay focused and energized throughout the day. Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table located in the Simcoe Hall March 23rd between 1-3pm to uncover your chronotype, learn how to get a better nights rest, and grab some free sleep health supplies to support you in achieving a more restful sleep as you head off towards the end of the semester!

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

#Take10 #Sleep #Chronotype

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

Spring is in the air! You know what that means? Its time to practice using your green thumb! Join Student Health & Wellness to paint a flower pot and plant your very own sunflower seeds! Let's welcome spring with open arms after a long, cold winter and think about the longer days and warmer weather that's soon to come.

Come by the Wellness Centre for a drop-in appointment with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Sexual Health Nurse. The nurse can help keep your sexual health on point with routine STI testing, and answering all of your questions about birth control, emergency contraceptives, STIs, and more. Drop-ins are fast, free, and easy! 

Services available include:

• STI urine testing and treatment
• Birth control counselling (Types of birth control, how and where to get different birth control options)
• Free barriers (condoms)
• Emergency contraceptive counselling
• Referrals to a physician
• All of your sexual health questions answered!

What happens at an appointment?

That is up to you! The nurse will begin by asking you what she can help you with, and you will go from there. She will answer your questions, provide resources, make referrals, and do tests if and how you want.

Have questions? Email the Wellness Centre at orluwell@lakeheadu.ca or call 705-330-4010 ext 2116 for more information.

Job searching is tough, and can often bring feelings of nervousness, anxiety, and overwhelm. Career Services and Student Health & Wellness have partnered to bring you a custom workshop to help take the stress out of the job search process. Throughout the workshop we will discuss:

• Setting a positive mindset
• Managing interview nerves
• Job search resilience
• How to set up your job search

There will be a Q&A at the end, so please bring your questions so we can help you with your job search!

Spaces are limited and registration is required! Register through MySuccess or by emailing orluwell@lakeheadu.ca.

Burnout can happen when you face academic (and other!) stress over an extended period of time. Now that we’re two months into the semester, it’s common for students to start experiencing some of the effects of burnout like lack of motivation and interest, difficulty focusing, physical health issues, lack of creativity, and decreased academic performance.

Your Peer Wellness Team wants to help you prevent and manage burnout so you can finish off the semester strong! Drop by Simcoe Hall and Visit the Peer Wellness Team to learn what burnout is, some strategies for managing burnout, and grab a Burnout Buster Baggy for some take-home self-care.

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

“To toke, or not to toke. That is the question.”

Did you know that scientists found 400-year-old pipes in Shakespeare’s garden outside his home in Stratford-upon-Avon. Out of the 24 pipes they found, eight of them contained traces of cannabis. As it turns out, people have been growing cannabis for more than 12,000 years, making it one of humanity’s oldest crops. It can be used in construction, clothing, and even plastic. And the best part is that all of these options are eco-friendly.

Whether you’re a seasoned smoker, or curious to try beers cousin (cannabis and beer hops are in the same family of flowering plants), join staff from Student Health & Wellness to learn more about cannabis, the differences between THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids, and even decorate some baked goods* - yes you can eat them, no they won't get you high. *baked goods will not contain any actual cannabis products.

Do you feel like you’re tired all the time? Does your energy peak and crash throughout the day like a very tiring roller coaster? Is the mid-afternoon crash all too familiar for you?

Join Dr. Michelle for a discussion about how the food we eat can impact our energy levels – for the better or worse.  Dr. Michelle will explain the different ways food fuels and energizes our bodies to help you understand how the way you’re eating– including what, when, and how often – influences your energy throughout the day. She’ll share some practical strategies for improving energy levels and answer any questions you have about eating and energy!

Dr. Michelle is a Naturopathic Doctor providing on-campus Naturopathic care to Lakehead students. To book and appointment with Dr Michelle, please submit the Orillia Wellness Request form through MySuccess.