Health Promotion
The Neil Rossy and Gregory David Health Promotion Hub is a student-focused service that aims to support and improve student health and well-being. Professional staff, volunteers and student staff work to foster knowledge and skills and the policy and environmental supports to help students engage in safer and healthier lifestyles.
Professional staff are offering remote Healthy Lifestyle Appointments for any Queen's student who needs help changing a health habit. Find out more and book your appointment online.
Find us on social @QueensUBeWell on Facebook & Twitter + @queensuniversitybewell on Instagram!
Find ways to make the best of social distancing, helpful lower back exercises, a good breakfast cookie recipe and more in the March 2020 issue of CampusWELL.
To help students while studying and working remotely, we will be posting daily wellness tips on various health topics plus sharing links to relevant articles on our social media (@QueensUBeWell on Facebook and Twitter + @queensuniversitybewell on Instagram). If you want more information, check out the categories below:
- Increased food donation efforts to help Kingston community during COVID-19 - Gazette article March 27, 2020
- Social capital quiz - published in Greater Good Science Centre
- Zoom social for students with children - register to get meeting ID and password
- The Student Experience Office is hosting trivia via Instagram Live on Fridays and Pet Stress Relief ZOOM sessions
- Proximal origin of COVID-19 virus not purposefully manipulated - Nature Medicine journal article published March 17, 2020
- Pandemic modelling & exponential curves videos on COVID-19 - Simulating an Epidemic (March 27, 2020) & Exponential Growth & Epidemics (March 8, 2020)
- COVID-19 Prevention and Risks including Food updated April 7, 2020 - Food Safety and You - tips for cleaning, chilling, thawing and cooking
- Epidemic Curve in Canada from Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Grief during the current pandemic can take on multiple forms, from the death or illness of a loved one or grief associated with the loss of a job, routine, and world order
- Grief Resources During COVID-19 from Families First
- Canadian Virtual Hospice links and resources
- Understanding Grief: Process, Stages, Symptoms
- Supporting someone who is grieving
- FAQ about Grief
- Facebook Group for Loss and Grief
- Bereaved Families of Ontario-Kingston Region is working remotely at this time. Please email bfo@kingston.net for support.
- Virtual Support Group sessions are being held online via video conferencing and phone conversations.
- Please email bfo@kingston.net or call 613 634 1230 to receive registration information.
- Virtual Support Group sessions are being held online via video conferencing and phone conversations.
- Campus WELL UCookbook Recipes
- UCookbook - 3 ways to try avocado toast
- Local Kingston restaurants doing food delivery and take-out
- Join gardening for good by growing food and donating to those in need - local initiative led by Loving Spoonful
- Plant-based diets - benefits, drawbacks & tips from Campus WELL article (Jan 2020)
- Grocery Shopping on a Student Budget - practical tips from Queen's Hospitality Services Dietetic Intern (May 2020)
- Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) Mindfulness Library - Meditation for Restful Sleep
- Balancing Public Health & Mental Health - Anxiety Canada article published March 24, 2020
- Mental Health phone resource available to any Queen's student, 24/7 - Empower Me
- Free online mental health support network for people in Ontario aged 16+ years - Big White Wall
- Simple ways to increase social connection and happiness - gratitude exercise
- Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine - article published in Greater Good Science Centre March 24, 2020
- Colouring book from young artists around the globe #stayhomeandcolor
- Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Supports
- Free Webinar from Lead Thru Sport "Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs" (Thursday - May 28th, 2020 at 7pm)
- Earn a self care and resilience certificate from Laurier University. The course is self-guided and online. It is free and accessible regardless of institutional affiliation. Great addition to your mental health toolkit and resume!
- Mental Health, Mood and Music (MHMM) podcast by clinical & educational psychologist E.L. Adams II
- How to maintain your physical fitness at home The Conversation article
- Queen's ARC fitness tips & 20 minute workout videos
- Samatva Yoga Kingston free 1-hour online classes (equipment needed - mat; use of pillows and blankets are optional)
- Demystifying back myths - 4 minute video with leading spine expert Dr. Stuart McGill
- Check out 51 of the best songs to workout to according to music critics. The playlist is available on Spotify, check it out: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/top-50-workout-songs
- Queen's Athletics & Recreation Summer Digital Series - FREE live & pre-recorded ways to get physically active
- Getting rest during trying times - Gazette article March 20, 2020
- Want help to quit smoking? - Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) -Youth And Young Adults (YAYA) Program
- KFL&A Addiction Supports
24/7 crisis phone lines:
Kingston & Frontenac: 613-544-4229; Toll free: 1-866-616-6005
Lennox & Addington: 613-354-7388; Toll free: 1-800-267-7877
*IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS CALL: 613-544-4229 - Overdose Prevention line: 1-888-853-8542 (currently open 7 Days/Week, Mon-Fri: Noon-10PM & Sat/Sun: Noon-Midnight)
- Financial help for Canadians affected by COVID-19 – CBC interactive tool published April 8, 2020
- Self Isolation can be a dangerous time of you are stuck in a house that is not a safe space, or if your abuser knows where you will be at all times. Experiences of violence and abuse may escalate during self-isolation.
- Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
- Expanded Chat and Text line: Monday from Friday 4pm-10pm. Those wishing to access can text "hello" to 613-544-6424 or visit website and click on the chat icon.
- And as always the 24/7 Crisis and Support line is available 1-877-544-6424 or 613-544-6424.