Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) Brain Fuel

We're in the final stretch! Need a quick bite to fuel up for your exam? Drop by Simcoe Hall between 10:30 - 12:30 to grab a yogurt parfait (first come, first served).  We'll also have information about cost-effective eating strategies so you can stay energized through exams, and food security resources that you can access on campus and in the community all year long.

But wait there's more! Take a moment to check-in with your mental health and spend a few mindful moments by completing a WellU Key check-in and doing a stressbuster with Student Affairs staff.

(OR) Stress Busters: Lavender Playdough

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Make some homemade lavender playdough and engage all of your senses as you ground in the present moment. All supplies will be provided! 

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

(OR) Stress Busters: LEGO Building

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Who says LEGO is just for kids? Come play with some LEGO bricks and practice mindfulness, while connecting with your fellow Thunderwolves.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

(OR) Stress Busters: Painting

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Painting is a great way to practice grounding in the present moment and creatively express emotions. We will have a variety of surfaces and paints for you to experiment with! 

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

(OR) Stress Busters: Cookie Decorating

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Decorate homemade cookies from a local bakery and connect with your fellow Thunderwolves.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Outdoor Mindful Meditation

Take a mindful pause with us during CMHA Mental Health Week. Join SHW Counsellor Holly Maki for a calming outdoor meditation session at the Wellness Path Labyrinth, located by the Bora Laskin Education Building. This guided practice will help you ground yourself, connect with nature, and recharge.

Open to all members of the Lakehead community—students, staff, and faculty are all welcome. No experience necessary. 

(OR) Stress Busters: Mental Health Check-In

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Check in with your mental health, grab a warm beverage and learn about resources available to support you in times of stress.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Student Health and Wellness Open House

As part of CMHA’s Mental Health Week, drop by for a behind-the-scenes look at the supports available to Lakehead students. Meet the team—counselling, medical, and wellness staff will be on hand to answer your questions, walk you through how our services work, and chat about ways to support student wellbeing. While you're here, grab some resources and get to know the space! 

(OR) Spring Cleanup

Spring is in the air! Join Student Health and Wellness and the Orillia Engagement Committee for a Spring Cleanup - help clean up our community, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and connect with others.  We'll meet in front of Simcoe Hall at 12pm, and then wander out towards University Ave and see where the litter takes us! There will be a second group heading out at 12:30pm as well.

Garbage bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

This event is open to students, staff, and faculty.

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