Latest wellness resources for faculty and staff
Dr. Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, shares the following resources:
- List of from The Awake Network.
- – April 28 to May 1: a free online event exploring the fundamentals of personal practice for resilience in turbulent times. Note: The program is pre-recorded; videos will be available each morning of the program at 11 a.m. Once they are released, you can watch them at any time.
The university’s Healthy Workplace Committee also shares the following new articles from Morneau Shepell, the university’s employee and family assistance program provider:
Read more articles in Morneau Shepell’s .
Also check out the following videos from and :
If you’re having a difficult time sleeping:
- Try , a free app that provides access to an extensive library of online meditations.
If you or a loved one is feeling stressed or anxious:
- Try the , a online tool from Sun Life that provides information, resources and solutions for a range of mental-health concerns. The tool can help you:
- Understand stress and anxiety, and learn the signs and symptoms.
- Find resources, support and tips to help you manage your stress and anxiety.
- Discover Canadian mental-health partners that offer resources and solutions you can try.
- Connect with the right help for you, either in their community, online or in-person.
Additional supports for anxiety, mental health or addiction challenges, or if you can’t access your regular in-person counselling support:
- : Adults and frontline workers who are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 can call ConnexOntario at 1.866.531.2600 for mental health, addictions and problem gambling support.
- : For information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario, call 211 or 1.877.330.3213. is also available.
- : A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy program that offers guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth aged 15 and older, using workbooks, online videos and phone coaching. Call 1.866.345.0224.
- : Indigenous peoples can call 1.855.242.3310 for immediate mental-health counselling and crisis intervention across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages). is also available.
