Information on research related to the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Research on how forest bathing impacts undergraduate student well-being
Tips for managing change
Recent research from Australia has shown that a team’s ability to synchronize and converge emotionally (i.e. emotional contagion) had an impact on employee well-being.
Tips and strategies for effective group work
Recipe for garlic snow pea stir-fry
A recent study from the University of Waterloo, School of Public Health Sciences, explored the impact of co-operative education on financial stability and food security.
Results indicated 24.0% of co-op, and 39.3% of non-co-op, students were categorized as living in moderately or severely food insecure households.
Shepherd’s Pie is hearty, comforting, and packed with vegetables, making it ideal for cold months when you crave something warm and nourishing. It’s also easy to make in bulk, and you can freeze individual portions for quick meals later—perfect for busy schedules!
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).
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.