7 pillars of wellness
Emotional
Being emotionally balanced, understanding yourself and seeking support if necessary.
Students
- Mental health services
- Peer support
- Support groups
- Online support
- (both plans partially cover visits to psychologists and psychotherapists)
- (for UOSU health insurance plan members 鈥 free sessions with counsellors, consultants, and life coaches)
- Therapy dog program
Staff and faculty:
- (support and articles)
- Online support
- The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
Environmental
Making efforts to protect and sustain your immediate environment to promote health and wellbeing.
Students:
- (drop off and pick up free stuff)
- Organic farmer鈥檚 box
- Free Food Alert
Staff and faculty:
Financial
Understanding your financial situation and your relationship with money, so you can make sound decisions.
Students:
Staff and faculty:
- (TELUS Health, formerly LifeWorks)
Intellectual
Inspiring a sense of curiosity by opening your mind to new experiences, concepts and skills that are mentally stimulating and creative.
Students:
- Academic support
- (research assistance, workshops, and more improve your academic skills)
Staff and faculty:
Physical
Adopting healthy habits and minimizing risky behaviours that may affect your well-being.
Students:
Staff and faculty:
- A healthy and active campus (on-campus fitness activities)
- Meetings on the move (with suggested routes and tips)
- Physical activity counselling (free)
- suite of fitness offerings
Social
Making meaningful connections with people by taking an active part in your community and maintaining positive relationships.
Students:
- Wellness lounge (drop-in and activity space)
- Campus activities (find out what鈥檚 happening on campus)
- Carrefour francophone (a place for francophones and francophiles)
- (rent games, movies, and more)
- Indigenous resource centre (support and community for Indigenous students)
- Campus clubs and communities (listings for over 100 student organizations on campus)
Staff and faculty:
- Founder鈥檚 breakfast (employee appreciation event)
- Alumni week
- A healthy and active campus (on-campus fitness activities)
Spiritual
Fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony while participating in activities that support one鈥檚 beliefs and values.
- 91精品黑料吃瓜 multi-faith chaplaincy services (includes multi-faith prayer rooms)
- Mindful roads
- Academy for mindfulness and contemplative studies