Snow days are great. But chances are, if you’re anything like me, you’re ready for spring to get here. It’s easy to fall into a funk this time of the year, but I’m here to help. Try these 6 ways to boost your mood so you can beat this year’s winter blues. [Read more…]
5 things you might not know about birth control
Yes, babies are cute, but if you’re not in the position to become a parent, then it’s important you’re in the know on all things birth control. There are multiple options, the research is ongoing, and its history is pretty interesting. You may think you know all about it, but here are five things you might not know about birth control. [Read more…]
6 ways to improve your mental health at Dal
Feel like you’re being crushed by textbooks, midterms and term papers? Don’t worry, we get it. University can be overwhelming with deadlines and exams coming up. The important thing to remember is you’re not alone in feeling this way. It’s hard to perform your best in school with high levels of stress and anxiety. Following some of these tips may help improve your mental health, so you can power through the rest of your assignments and hopefully feel better overall. [Read more…]
Top 5 questions nurses hear from Dal students
Do you have questions about sex, drinking, stress or your health in general? Too shy or too busy to ask in person? Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness has an online resource called Ask a Nurse. It was created to allow Dal students to ask anonymous personal health-related questions to a health professional without the need for an appointment. On the website you can also scroll through the frequently asked questions page to see what other students are asking. Here are the top 5 questions that have been submitted so far. [Read more…]
All you need to know about the new Dalplex
You know the perks of regular physical activity: better mood, better grades, better sleep. Getting exercise is the cure to almost anything. But with crazy schedules kicking in, it can be hard to find time for it. The new Dalplex provides some pretty great advantages and may just be the motivation you need to get back at it! New year, new Dalplex, new you! [Read more…]
5 essential things to know about winter biking in Nova Scotia
Usually once the first snowfall hits and the temperature drops, people pack up their bikes for the season. But biking in the winter can actually be very safe and fun, and is still a great way to get around. We went in to talk to the folks at the Dal Bike Centre to ask them a few questions about winter biking, and here are some of the most important tips! [Read more…]
Meet Dalhousie’s peer support workers
Are you looking for someone to talk to about your mental health and overall well-being? Dalhousie’s peer supporters are here to help! Through the Stay Connected Mental Health Project, Dalhousie and King’s both have two on-campus peer support workers who provide free, non-judgmental, confidential, and safe mental health support to students. [Read more…]
You got this: 4 ways to build your self-confidence
Self-confidence is a skill. It’s the belief in your ability to accomplish the task at hand. There’s extensive evidence that shows that believing in yourself has a positive impact on your performance. And the best part? Self-confidence is a universal skill that anyone can learn with little effort, not an innate ability reserved for the elite among us. [Read more…]
5 ways to reset yourself for 2019
You made it to 2019—congrats! If you’re anything like me, you’ve adopted the standard “new year, new me” attitude and are ready to start the semester off on a good note! But how?! [Read more…]
7 ways to help a friend through a mental health crisis
While you probably know how to deal with a broken bone or the flu, handling a mental health crisis isn’t quite as straightforward and should not be taken lightly. If you know someone who’s dealing with some mental health issues and aren’t sure how to help, here are seven things you can do. [Read more…]