WORKPLACE WELLNESS
SEPTEMBER HEALTH DAYS
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- Arthritis Awareness Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Concussion Awareness Month
- Craniofacial Acceptance Month
- Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month
- International Pain Awareness Month
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
- World Alzheimer’s Month
- National Fibromyalgia Awareness Week – September 1 to 8
- National Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day – September 4
- Living Donation Week – September 8 to 14
- World First Aid Day – September 9
- World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10
- World Sepsis Day – September 13
- Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day – September 15
- Child Passenger Safety Week – September 15 to 21
- Terry Fox Run – September 15
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees.
Things to try on campus:
- Take a class at CARSA
- Go to the weight room at CARSA or McKinnon
- Lunch time walk through Mystic Vale
- Swim at McKinnon Pool
5 immunity-boosting recipes to stay healthy during Covid-19
1. Green Peach Smoothie This delicious drink wears its greens proudly with a hefty dose of fresh spinach, mixed with a sweet taste of fruit. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, which helps our immune cells function properly. And not only does its vitamin...
Covid-19: Tips for managing anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. For many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make for a very uncertain future. People worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, here and abroad. People may also...
The importance of social connections
A lot of people are alone right now, but we don’t have to be lonely. We’re all in this together. While you may be physically separated from friends, family members, and other loved ones, it has never been more important to maintain those social connections. Social...
Resilience Resources
What is resilience, why is it so important, and how do you know if you’re resilient enough? Resilience is typically defined as the capacity to recover from difficult life events. Why is resilience important? Resilience is important because it gives...
Bell Let’s Talk Jan 28th
When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts Now more than ever, every action counts. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or...
Black Shirt Day in B.C. schools to help fight racism
Following the success of the Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign and Orange Shirt Day to remember the dark legacy of residential schools, there is a push in British Columbia for students to wear black in support of anti-racism. The Anti-Racism Coalition of Vancouver...
WellCan: a community of support
COVID-19 has impacted nearly all aspects of everyday life and presents varying challenges to each person’s health and wellbeing. In response, Morneau Shepel created WellCan: a hub of mental health resources and tools to help Canadians develop coping strategies during...
Mental Health Resources
Everyone wants to be happy, content and healthy. Unfortunately, anyone can become stressed, overwhelmed, or have problems with moods, feelings and behaviours. Common mental health problems include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addictions. Fortunately, help...
What Moves U
Vikes Recreation & Athletics has launched What Moves U—a platform of wellness content that supports your efforts to feel good—inside and out, whatever that may be. Our purpose is to help the UVic community feel a sense of support and inform on aspects of health...
Controlled Breathing Exercises
Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you feel relaxed? The next time you are relaxed, take a moment to notice how your body feels. Or think about how you breathe when you first wake up in the morning or just before you fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help...
Healthy Minds Learning Resources – Courses, resources and information provided by BC Children’s Hospital
Rolling with ADHD - A FREE eight-module series that covers practical tools and strategies for caregivers of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long-standing program at BC Children’s and includes what research shows really works for kids and...
Movember
Patchy, lopsided, itchy or epic – whatever Mo you grow this Movember, your face will raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Causes: Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion. Prostate...
World Mental Health Day 2020
This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances,...
Orange Shirt Day September 30th
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 UVic is committed to reconciliation. We're working to foster respect and mutual understanding with all Indigenous peoples and communities. You can partner in the work of reconciliation by listening, learning and sharing on Orange Shirt...
Raising Children to Embrace Diversity in Your Home (Complimentary Webinar)
Provided by Morneau Sherell: a complimentary 20 minute webinar on Raising Children to Embrace Diversity in Your Home: Overview 20 min webinar Families come in all different shapes and sizes with different backgrounds and beliefs. Diversity is about celebrating...