University of Waterloo students answer the call for health data with the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey. Students report on various health behaviours, perceptions, and habits. The survey responses help identify physical and mental health issues that impact student wellness and academic performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Become familiar with the NCHA data
- Hear what students report for various health behaviours
- Support students by understanding student health
Key Themes
- Mental Health
- Supporting Students
- Wellness
Presenters:
Sandra Gibson is the Manager of Health Education at University of Waterloo. She manages ten peer health education teams, sits on various committees and is responsible for campus wide programming including the first-year student orientation play "Single & Sexy" and Mental Health Wellness Day for students, staff and faculty. Sandra's experience in health and wellness dates back 20+ years. Her path to wellness follows the vitality approach: eat well, be active and feel good about yourself.
Adam Cole is a PhD candidate in the School of Public Health and Health Systems and the Peer Health Education Coordinator at the University of Waterloo. His research interest focuses on tobacco use among youth and young adult populations and improving health and wellness through school- and campus-based programs and policies. He coordinates health education programming for ten peer health education teams at the University and has been involved with campus initiatives including Mental Health Wellness Day.
Session:
April 5, 2017
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
STC 0020