Ashley
Summertime SADness - Shedding Light on the Lesser Known Struggle
Many people look forward to the summer months. The thoughts of long, warm days with plentiful time for family and friends can be...
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healthyumanitoba
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Beyond the Books: Tips on Navigating University Life
Source: I am a recent University of Manitoba Class of 2024 graduate! It is no secret that the transition from high school to university...
healthyumanitoba
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Balancing Pleasure and Safety: The Role of Harm Reduction in Sexual Wellness
"If we want our youth to grow up safe, healthy, and ready to succeed, then all youth need the knowledge and skills to make healthy...
healthyumanitoba
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Feeling Disconnected
The first time I experienced feeling disconnected from myself was a period when there were a lot of changes in my life, and I was under a...
healthyumanitoba
- Mar 21
- 3 min
We Need to Talk... Navigating Friendship Breakups
A friendship breakup hurts… Even more than a romantic relationship sometimes. You may have experienced a falling out, drifted apart, or...
healthyumanitoba
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Body Project
The Body Project
healthyumanitoba
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Seasonal Affective Disorder - What Is It? How Can I Cope With It?
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs in 15% of Canadians and 2-3% will report...
healthyumanitoba
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
Affirmations - Take What You Need
An affirmation can be a statement of what you want to see in your life or to define who you want to be. Affirmations can support...
healthyumanitoba
- Aug 29, 2023
- 4 min
Redefining Self-Care: Myths and Insights of Looking After Ourselves.
Returning to school can be an uncertain and stressful period for many of us. Whether you're a student who is about to embark on a new...
Caitlin
- Mar 31, 2023
- 4 min
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Maha
- Mar 16, 2023
- 3 min
The Impact of Vitamins on Our Health
The impacts of vitamins on our health
healthyumanitoba
- Mar 15, 2023
- 3 min
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
healthyumanitoba
- Mar 14, 2023
- 2 min
Healthy U's Health Promotion & Wellness Bingo Night!
Healthy U's Health Promotion & Wellness Bingo Night information!
Maha
- Feb 16, 2023
- 3 min
Why is Gut Microbiome Important for Our Health?
Why is Gut Microbiome Important for Our Health?
Bryanna
- Jan 6, 2023
- 1 min
Real Me Resolution
Real Me Resolution
Caitlin
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
Coping with Intense Emotions
Coping with Intense Emotions
Bryanna
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Reflecting on Social Media Use
Reflecting on your social media use
healthyumanitoba
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Wellness Resource Guide
Two-Spirit, queer, trans, and/or nonbinary experiences are vast, expansive, and unique to each person. Regardless of where someone might...
healthyumanitoba
- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
Thank you Healthy U volunteers!
Thank you to our Healthy U volunteers!
Megan
- May 27, 2022
- 3 min
How I Accepted My Bag In Life
Megan reflects on Mark Epstein's Advice Not Given
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