health and wellness News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
September 20, 2024 —
This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.
Students
Summer Health and Wellness supports
May 7, 2024 —
Whether you are in need of support now or wanting to get prepared for the fall, UM has a variety of resources available for you to support your health and wellbeing.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Dance helps keep instructor connected to his roots
April 15, 2024 —
Venegas says his connection to dance has brought him a long way, both in overcoming his shyness and by distance.
Students
Preparing for final exams
April 8, 2024 —
Focusing on your wellness as much as your studying during exam season can help ensure you are functioning at your best. Many resources can help you thrive and take care of yourself. Here are some suggestions:
UM student supports and how to find them
January 17, 2024 —
A breadth of resources have been developed to help with personal and academic needs and to help you stay connected
Students
Find connection and calm: 12 UM support groups and workshops to try this term
January 15, 2024 —
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and wellness. UM offers a variety of groups and workshops for students to explore. Discover a safe place where you can meet others who you can relate to, share your experiences, get valuable feedback and develop new coping skills.
Students
This year, ditch the pressure of perfection and join the Real Me Resolutions campaign
January 2, 2024 —
It’s that time again—the start of a new year and with it, a flood of advertisements and messaging around “health” in the form of the familiar January refrain that we aren’t enough.
Students
Make the most of your holiday break
December 18, 2023 —
The holiday break can be a wonderful time to relax but it can also be a recipe for stress. Get what you need most this holiday season by keeping these stress-busting tips in mind.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
An academic tightrope: cultivating well-being for success in higher education
October 23, 2023 —
Many practices that enhance our well-being are simple and easy to implement (Seligman, 2011). Here is a sampling of what you can do to boost your personal wellness:
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba
September 7, 2023 —
Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba