Weekly wellness resource roundup
Dr. Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, , shares the following wellness resources:
Mental health
- – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are facing isolation, financial and employment uncertainty and disruptions to daily life. This portal provides tools and resources to help Canadians get back on track, including modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues.
- The web-based programs from draw on the scientific expertise and clinical experience of health professionals from the McGill University’s Comprehensive Health Improvement Program to educate, engage and enable individuals to live healthy, happy and productive lives. The Canadian Medical Association supports myhealthcheckup to improve the health of Canadians.
- (resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association)
- Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic: (strategies from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
- (video by psychiatrist and behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer)
General health and wellness
- Walking is one of best types of physical activity for seniors and people with limited mobility. But many older persons or those with injuries and other health conditions may have difficulty walking well enough to gain health benefits. The (PDF) helps you assess your capacity for safe and efficient walking and provides simple exercises to improve your walk.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, if you have a non-urgent health concern, you can connect to an on-call doctor by video or audio via the . Note: If you have a family physician, seek care from them first.
- A beloved spring tradition, every year thousands of people visit High Park to catch a glimpse of the delicate pink flowers on Toronto’s Sakura (cherry blossom) trees. This year, High Park is closed for public safety reasons during peak bloom. To ensure no one misses the annual bloom, the City has planned multiple on a variety of social media platforms.
Resources for children and parents
- – games, videos and activities, as well as tips on how to talk to your kids about the pandemic.
Also check out these resources from the university’s :
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (Canada Life Assurance Company)
- (virtual wellness program).
Morneau Shepell, the university’s employee and family assistance program provider
New microsite focused on mental health
In recognition of Mental Health Week in Canada (May 4 to 10), Morneau Shepell has launched a new microsite, , to help bring awareness to this important aspect of total well-being.
Through videos, infographics and articles, the microsite explores topics such as:
- What is headline stress disorder?
- How to protect your mental health while staying informed.
- Real-life tips to manage anxiety
… and more!
You can access the microsite on the platform (on the landing page, search for Â鶹´«Ã½ University).
Well-being Wednesdays
Morneau Shepell continues to host weekly 30-minute Well-being Wednesdays Facebook Live sessions. To join, visit the .
Upcoming May sessions (French: 10 a.m.; English: 11 a.m.):
- Wednesday May 6: Mental well-being
- Wednesday May 13: Physical well-being
- Wednesday May 20: Social well-being
- Wednesday May 27: Financial well-being
New articles
Morneau Shepell has also added the following articles to its :
