Eating Disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic class, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why, from February 1st to 7th every year, Eating Disorder groups across Canada unite to commemorate Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) with a national week of action focused on educating the public about Eating Disorders.

Join staff from the Student Health & Wellness to escalate awareness of the impact of Eating Disorders, the dangerous stereotypes and myths, and the supports available for people living with or affected by them.

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

#Take10 #EDAW2024

Simcoe Hall: 11am - 2pm

Heritage Place: 1pm - 3pm

Show yourself some love this Valentine's Day! Pick up an affirmation flower and a sweet treat brought to you by Student Health and Wellness. You can also take an extra minute to write a message of gratitude to go with an affirmation flower for a loved one. Expressing gratitude can help people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.

*This event is part of Student Appreciation*

Show yourself some love this Valentine's Day! Pick up an affirmation flower and a sweet treat brought to you by Student Health and Wellness. You can also take an extra minute to write a message of gratitude to go with an affirmation flower for a loved one. Expressing gratitude can help people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.

*This event is part of Student Appreciation*

February is upon us and that means a month full of activities to promote healthy relationships, with ourselves and others! Drop by Simcoe Hall between 10am - 12pm to talk with staff Student Health and Wellness staff about healthy relationship topics. You can also grab a healthy relationship kit full of supplies and resources, and learn all about the upcoming events this month covering topics including sexual health, consent, self-love, body positivity, and more!

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.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), like chlamydia and gonorrhea, can go unnoticed as they don't often cause symptoms so it is important to routinely get STI tests.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the sexual health team at Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, is hosting drop-in, confidential STI testing at the Wellness Centre (OR 1012).

Drop by for a test, get a free slice of pizza, and pick up sexual health supplies for future consensual activities. 

Contact orluwell@lakeheadu.ca with any questions.

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs at Simcoe Hall from noon - 1 pm

Join the conversation by sharing your mental health message, picking up some Bell Let's Talk swag, and connecting with fellow Thunderwolves. #BellLetsTalk

Open to students, staff and faculty.

Crochet with Kim is back! Join Kim in the Education Library for an afternoon of crochet, knitting, macrame, etc. All fibre arts are welcome!

Please bring your own supplies.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

Drop by Simcoe Hall for Rock Painting! Relax, unwind, and create your own rocking masterpiece! 

All supplies will be provided. 

Open to students, staff and faculty.