Carleton Wellness

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. GARDASIL-9 is a vaccine that can help protect against 9 strains of HPV. Swipe to find out more!

Stressed for Exams?! It's that time of academic year again! No worries we got you covered with the Exam Stress Workshop presented by Carleton University's International Student Counsellor, Berak Hussain Join in on Tuesday March 30 2021 at 1:30 pm EST live on our Carleton Wellness Facebook page... Please share for others to benefit as well!

Young Meditators Group: Working with Fear & Anxiety with Loving-Kindness Practice! A recap of shamatha practice and an introduction to maitri / metta practice.

Have you taken the time to move your body today? Movement can be a great way to reduce stress, boost energy levels, and increase your mood!

To kick things off during National Addictions Awareness week here is a quick explanation on person first language and why it is so important. In order to reduce stigma, changing the way we talk about addictions is an essential step. Instead of using derogatory terms which put more emphasis on a condition than the person themselves, sticking to person first language can ensure that people are being treated like people. In addition, it is essential to completely ditch stigmatizing terms such as "addict", "junkie" or "crackhead" which create harmful stereotypes to people dealing with substance use disorders.

With so many of us spending our entire day slouching in front of a desk we may start to experience aches and pains in our neck, shoulders, back, chest, feet, forearms and hands. Here are 5 simple stretches you can try in a seated or standing position which may help alleviate some of your discomfort.

Starting November 7th, Carleton Athletics reopens after closing due to the COVID-19 provincial restrictions. Many COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place throughout the pandemic to allow users to stay safe while visiting the facilities. Some of the safety measures which have been implemented include maintaining social distancing and requiring bookings to use the facilities in order to regulate the number of people visiting at a time.

Get to know Psychotherapist Berak Hussain. She will share valuable learning strategies to support managing your stress this exam and holiday season in her workshop on December 1st at 2:30pm on our Facebook live.

Don't feel like going to the gym? Too busy to do a long workout? There are so many alternative ways to get exercise and movement in your day to day life. Here are a simple and quick options you can consider to get your heart rate up during your busy schedule. Small changes like these can go a long way if you stick by them!