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University launches eight-week program to support students managing substance use and addiction

Written on November 26, 2020. Posted in News, University.

The University has partnered with a team of mental health providers from St. Lawrence College (SLC) and Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (AMHS – KFLA) to develop an eight-week Substance Use Wellness program. This collaboration followed a joint...

Queen’s releases new Campus Wellbeing Framework

Written on November 13, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Wellbeing is a critical factor in the success of individuals, the community, and the University, according to Queen’s new Campus Wellbeing Framework. The Campus Wellbeing Framework is the product of six months of consultations with 1,800 students, staff, and faculty at Queen’s in 2019-20 to advance...

Campus Wellbeing Framework draft up for review

Written on March 3, 2020. Posted in News.

After six months of consultations with students, staff, and faculty, a draft of Campus Wellbeing Framework—an assessment of how Queen’s fares on questions of health and wellness—is ready for the community’s review. In a statement to The Journal, Ann Tierney and Donna Janiec, co-chairs of the Provost’s...

Improv theatre benefits more than your acting skills

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Improv—unscripted comedic theatre—is more than just a high school hobby. It’s a subculture and community that betters the lives of all who participate. Though some may view it as frivolous, the practice can be a meaningful space for maintaining mental wellness and forming significant life skills. Laughter...

News in Brief

Written on January 25, 2019. Posted in News.

Student Wellness Services to conduct online survey about student health Student Wellness Services (SWS) is administering an online survey to better understand the health and wellness needs of students at Queen’s. Approximately 40 per cent of the student population will be randomly chosen to complete...

Queen’s adopts Okanagan Charter

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in News, University.

On Jan. 9, Queen’s formally adopted the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges, committing to health and wellness on campus. The Charter calls on post-secondary institutions to incorporate proactive wellness strategies into every aspect of their...

Green tea takes over the world

Written on October 5, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Have you noticed lately that all your favourite foods are turning green? First it was your tea, then your smoothies and now your donuts. What is the culprit of this food revolution? The answer is matcha. Matcha is a fine powder made from ground green tea leaves that is traditionally dissolved into...

Queen’s receives $31.7-million investment towards Innovation and Wellness Centre

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in News.

As the first member of Queen’s administration stepped up to the podium on Tuesday, a hush fell over the crowd of attendees that had been invited to hear the latest funding announcement from Queen’s. In attendance at the announcement, which took place in the atrium of Beamish-Munro Hall, were Principal...

Taking self-care seriously

Written on October 2, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

More people are coming to understand mental health as existing on a spectrum: with debilitating mental illness on one side and mental wellness on the other. However, often when people refer to “mental health” — whether they’re talking about support, advocacy, awareness or something else — they only...

University releases health, safety survey results

Written on March 7, 2014. Posted in News.

Around 76 per cent of Queen’s students don’t get the recommended amount of exercise and 83 per cent don’t meet Canadian healthy eating standards, according to a recent survey. The 2013 Student Health Survey, which was run by Queen’s Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS) in February, gathered...

Queen’s to develop standards dealing with mental health

Written on April 4, 2013. Posted in News.

Queen’s and St. Lawrence College announced last week that they’ll be receiving $1 million in funding from the Ontario government to develop a new set of mental health accommodation standards. The standards will ultimately be implemented in universities across the province. The funding will be provided...

Eating disorders at university

Written on March 16, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Carolyn Flanagan Assistant Blogs Editor February was National Eating Disorder Awareness Month. A highly complex mental health disorder, Mental Health First Aid Canada defines eating disorders as “severe disturbances in eating habits (either eating too much or too little), or weight control behaviour.” Prevalent...

Beer ads have tangible effect

Written on October 21, 2011. Posted in Opinions.

A recent alcohol advertising campaign by Canadian brand James Ready that uses lawn signs, posters and giveaways is troubling. Campaigns like these point to the need for all Queen’s students to think critically about how advertising influences their health and their decisions related to alcohol. The...

Tag: Wellness

University launches eight-week program to support students managing substance use and addiction

Queen’s releases new Campus Wellbeing Framework

Campus Wellbeing Framework draft up for review

Improv theatre benefits more than your acting skills

News in Brief

Queen’s adopts Okanagan Charter

Green tea takes over the world

Queen’s receives $31.7-million investment towards Innovation and Wellness Centre

Taking self-care seriously

University releases health, safety survey results

Queen’s to develop standards dealing with mental health

Eating disorders at university

Beer ads have tangible effect

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