Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, lentil soup is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and rich, savory flavours. Infused with a blend of cumin, coriander, and a hint of lemon, lentil soup offers a delightful balance of earthy and tangy notes.
Dr. David Hammond, a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, is currently leading two international studies on cannabis policy and tobacco control, respectively. In one of his recent articles, he outlines the increase in e-cigarette usage in England, which is also a similar trend in Canada.
Care farming, which uses farming activities as therapy, provides therapeutic benefits by promoting responsibility towards animals and the land and often integrates mental health treatment within social, stigma-free settings. A 2017 review by Gorman and Cacciatore found that care farming can benefit those experiencing psychological distress, suggesting it as a potential non-medicated support for individuals dealing with traumatic grief.
Losing someone or something we hold dear can be an incredibly challenging experience. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of a cherished possession, the feelings of grief and sadness that accompany such events can be overwhelming. Grief is something we all face, but don’t often talk about (Jakoby, 2014). Although grief can be difficult to understand, it is important to know that grief is a normal developmental process that humans go through when faced with either traumatic loss (e.g. a death), ambiguous loss (e.g. entering a new phase of life such as starting university /a new job, or immigrating to a new country), or symbolic loss (e.g. loss of a dream or goal) (Testoni et al., 2020).
Change is an inevitable part of life, and how we handle change can significantly impact our well-being and success. While there are people who seem to sail through significant upheaval unscathed, most of us find it more challenging to adapt to change.
Recipe of the month for September is Apple Crisp!
Information on research on resilience in a post-secondary context.
The Community Wellness Team received the Mindful Campuses grant for third year in a row.
The University of Waterloo is making a significant change by retiring the WatSAFE emergency notification app and replacing it with a new Emergency Notification System (ENS) platform provided by the company Regroup Mobile.
Researchers have been exploring the power of expressive writing as a tool to support well-being and recovery since the mid 1980’s (Pennebaker & Evans, 2014). Expressive writing (writing that focuses more on thoughts and feelings than on events) has been shown to reduce anxiety, increase emotional regulation, manage depression, help individuals process trauma and negative experiences, improve student grades, lower stress, boost the immune system and lower blood pressure (Sutton, 2018).