(OR) Take10: No Stigma November

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

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

(OR) Take10: No Stigma November

Event Date: 
Monday, November 20, 2023 - 2:40pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

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

(OR) Take10: No Stigma November

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

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

(OR) Take10: No Stigma November

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

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

(OR) Preparing for Placement

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join your Peer Wellness team for some wellness tips to help you stay healthy and well during placement.

(OR) safeTALK

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Heritage Place (OH02)
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

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

Registration is required, space is limited.

Sign Up Here

(OR) Take10: Prioritizing Your Wellness

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Take10 with Student Health and Wellness to reflect on and implement small actions you can take to prioritize your wellness as we’re heading into a very busy time of year.

Student Health and Wellness will be in the Library at Heritage Place from 1:30 - 3:30 pm to help you prioritize your wellness with giveaways, wellness tips, and answers to your Student Health and Wellness questions!

Can’t make it today? Here are a few ideas that you can try to prioritize your wellness:

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

(OR) Alpaca Appreciation

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Outside the Dining Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Brooke Andrews
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

How did the alpaca express its gratitude to Lakehead Students? 

It came to Lakehead Orillia and said, "I'm al-paca full of appreciation!"

Yes, you read that correctly, there will be an alpaca on campus on October 31st from 12 pm - 2 pm. Stop by outside the Dining Hall and get your picture taken at our fall photo booth featuring an alpaca from Cedar Hollow Alpaca Farm! 

Alpaca-n't wait to see you there!

(OR) HP - Halloween & Student Appreciation

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Student Health and Wellness will be joining the Student Success Centre in celebrating Halloween on October 31st in Simcoe Hall & Heritage Place! Be sure to wear your best costume and participate in a series of engaging and fun activities with lots of candy and prizes to be won!

Drop by Simcoe Hall between 11am - 2pm, or Heritage Place between 1-3pm, for Halloween themed activities, games, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and more! 

There will also be free treats and hot apple cider! 

(OR) Randomizer with the Responsible Gambling Council

Event Date: 
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall - Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Come test your skills against the Randomizer on Monday, November 6th from 11 am – 1 pm, in the Orsi Family Learning Commons. The Responsible Gambling Council is presenting its new program the Randomizer for young adults with an interactive kiosk, specially staffed display and fantastic giveaways including three scholarship awards. Drop by, say hello and see if you have the skills to #BeatTheRandomizer!

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