Queen's University Be Well

Join our Peer Health Educators for a virtual interactive session to learn how to prepare a healthy snack while connecting with other students. This week we will be making energy bites with Mikyla. Register with link: https://www.queensu.ca/studentwell/groups-events-trainings

Looking to connect with other students? Queen’s has started a 30 minute outdoor living library walking/rolling program. This week we're joined by Josh from Career Services! Come walk with us on Wednesday November 25th at noon at ARC South, North Side of Mitchell Hall! Make sure to REGISTER before: http://ow.ly/GC4x50Csclp

On November 23rd, QSUHRF is presenting their second event of their free Zoom speaker series. Sign up at https://docs.google.com//1IuwOHb8t9IhRfKpZnvoSuGAWnN/edit

The end of term is near and it’s time to get it done! Join Queen's University Student Academic Success Services at Get it Done via Zoom Starting TODAY November 23-27 for a full week of supported studying and fun. They’re hosting study group sessions and a Q&A session with Queen’s professors & learning experts, and giving away $300 worth of prizes! SASS is here to help you finish the term successfully. Learn more and register for one or all of their events here: https://sass.queensu.ca/events/

Visit Queen’s Home Kitchen to see the new blog post by our Healthy Eating Team on some easy tips to enhance your healthy relationship with food! ---> http://ow.ly/WJ4g50CnnrK

Are you trying to keep your utilities bill in check? Depending on what hour of the day you do your more energy consuming tasks, you may be paying Time-of-Day rates. It has three periods; high-peak, mid-peak, and low-peak. Take advantage of off-peak hours when you do your laundry!

Whether you win OR lose while gambling, your brain releases chemicals like adrenaline and endorphins that get you excited. And when it comes to fantasy sports and sports betting, excitement can lead to risky decision-making. Visit checkyourreflex.ca to learn more.

A message from the Peer Health Educators' Substance Use team: This HOCO show your school spirit by keeping your fellow students, Kingston or your home community safe! * Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and avoiding contact with others from outside your household. Avoid sharing drinks, joints, vapes, bongs, and other paraphernalia. * Making safer substance use choices will prevent potential risky decision making and will benefit your peers and the community!... * See more

Keep yourself and the community safe! Avoid getting too drunk or high, avoid gatherings, and avoid close contact. #StayAtHomeComing

When we think of the risks that come with vaping, we're mostly thinking about our lungs. But e-cigarettes can take a toll on your dental health as well. Click on the link to learn more! http://ow.ly/sgvf50CnnXw

Getting a free flu vaccine will protect you against the most common strains of influenza and help you avoid getting sick - which may be a source of stress for students. Various locations will start offering flu vaccine appointments in late October. Stay tuned for more info on making a plan to get your flu vaccine this year.

Canada's first 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults were just released. Learn about recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep: csepguidelines.ca #24HourGuidelines #WholeDayMatters

Join our Health Promotion Staff and connect with other students to learn how to prepare a healthy snack! This week on Thursday November 19th at noon, we will be making apple nachos! Students will receive the zoom link & a list of ingredients upon registration: https://www.queensu.ca/studentwell/groups-events-trainings

If you have symptoms related to COVID-19, use the Queen’s SeQure app self-assessment tool. Anyone who screen positive needs to self-isolate and get tested. Queen’s students in Kingston can book an appointment at the Satellite Assessment Centre by calling SWS at 613-533-2506. Find up-to-date hours at www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/sws-updates. It typically takes 3-5 days to get COVID-19 test results. Students from Ontario can check their results online at covid-19.ontario.ca. Out-of-province and international students can call SWS 3-5 days after their appointment to get their test results. Please be patient as our phone lines are busy.

This 8-week professionally facilitated psycho-educational program is for Queen’s & St. Lawrence College students to receive support for issues they may be experiencing related to substance use, misuse or abuse. Online sessions are Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm starting Oct. 14. Register for one or more sessions online at queensu.ca/studentwellness/calendar

If you’re experiencing low mood, anxiety, worry or stress, a free provincial program is available to help. #BounceBackON is a self-help telephone coaching program. Coaches with training in LGBTQ+ equity and trauma-informed care provide mental health support to adults and youth 15+. Visit bouncebackontario.ca/ to learn more!

Check out the new blog post on Queen’s Home Kitchen by our Healthy Cooking Team on recommended recipes to make for your bubble this Thanksgiving --> http://ow.ly/Ialn50BNtWT

Finding yourself snacking more during online school? Check out the new blog post on Queen’s Home Kitchen from the Healthy Eating Team that offers some healthy snack ideas to get you trough your day! Link to article here: http://ow.ly/ahj150BLkIK

Puff, puff. I’ll pass Reduce the risk of COVID transmission by using your own paraphernalia, staying outside & keeping distance from others. COVID-19 can be spread by sharing joints, vapes, bongs & the second-hand smoke/ aerosols from vapes can also increase the risk...So BYOJ (Bring your own joint) to protect yourself & others! Post creds to PHE Substance Use Team

Shout out to our Peer Health Educators’ Sexual Health Team for being featured in the Queen’s Journal. Read article below to learn about their fantastic work!

Help decrease the severity of the 2nd wave by considering alternative activities this Thanksgiving and fall break. The Province Ontario has paused social circles meaning you should try to keep close contact only with people in your household and wear a mask & physical distance with anyone else. For more info about this and other important public health guidelines on the SWS website> queensu.ca/studentwellness/sws-updates ... photo credit: michaelschmitt.com

Having trouble falling asleep at night? Try these tricks recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) that can help improve sleep quality and quantity. Post courtesy of Rest & Relaxation PHE Team! Read full article here: https://aasm.org/college-students-getting-enough-sleep-is-/

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week! Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is an online self-help tool that provides engaging, interactive programs for Queen’s students. TAO in addition to professional support, can help students who are experiencing anxiety & depression. For more information on registration, visit: queensu.ca/studentwellness/TAO