mental health is an important topic of discussion, especially during this time of year as we return to a stressful time of classes, deadlines, balancing life’s expectations, and returning to a regular routine. student health and wellness is excited to be running our annual thrive week from january 20th - january 24th, 2025 filled with lots of fun activities, food, and resources to help you path to positive mental well-being and resilience.

why should you attend thrive week events next week? here are some of the (many) reasons you should attend!

1. take care of your mental health

we know the beginning of the semester can be a very busy time and can affect how you both recognize and take care of your mental health. student health and wellness will be around campus with fun activities and resources to give you directly to help you take care of yourself while attending classes. these drop in activities will allow you to explore your mental health options on campus before or after you run to your classes for the day. 

2. connect with others

thrive week isn’t just about taking care of yourself, but it is also about showing kindness and building connections with your friends, campus, and overall community. by showing up to our upcoming events such as our pause for positivity, friendzy, or a crafternoon, you are making a difference in the way you participate in 2022卡塔尔世界杯赛程表时间 and interact with staff and peers. 

3. dogs! 

are there any animal lovers out there? student health and wellness will be having therapy dogs visit campus for all of your petting needs. did you know that animals have been shown to have a positive impact on mental health by decreasing stress and allowing us to breathe easier? plus, dogs are always a good excuse to take a break!

4. free events & support

the most important part of participating in thrive week is the fun, free events across our campuses! whether you are looking to try out a new craft, try out a new snack recipe, or grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to class, we are here to help support you with your mental and physical health. 

we hope to see you at one of our thrive week events next week!

for more information about events, visit lakeheadu.ca/thrive