The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
Editorial: Managing stress and building resilience
As the UBC community greets the start of a new academic year, one thing is certain: this will be a September like no other. There will be additional stressors to navigate in what continues to be uncertain and challenging times.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Our favourite walks around UBCV and UBCO
Now that we’re returning back to our in-person work and learning environments, here's a list of some of our favourite places to walk around UBC’s beautiful campuses.
- HR
- HR Network News
- Healthy UBC
Try a free two-minute total wellbeing assessment with TELUS Health
Do you want a quick way to see how you are doing in key areas of your life such as physical, financial, mental and social health? Take a two-minute assessment with UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider TELUS Health.
- HR
- Benefits FYI
- HR Network News
- Healthy UBC
Learn more about our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors
To learn more about our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors we sat down and spoke with Louise and Felicia to find out more!
- HR
- HR Network News
- Healthy UBC
Make positive changes with CareNow, a free self-guided program through LifeWorks
CareNow is a self-guided, confidential digital program based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT, and is available to faculty and staff through our Employee Family Assistance Program, LifeWorks.
- HR
- Learning
- Benefits FYI
- HR Network News
- Healthy UBC
Tips for finding a healthcare provider in your community
Your community doesn't just consist of your friends, family and neighbours, it is also a network of people who help you stay healthy and happy. In your community your family doctor might be one of the most important members — but how to find one?
- HR
- Learning
- Healthy UBC
Five Ways to Get Moving with Friends
Summer is officially here, and with the province-wide restrictions easing, there is no better way to celebrate than by going outdoors and staying active with some friends!
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
The Benefits of Taking Vacation Time
Vacations are special. It’s time where we unwind and pursue our interests and make special memories that last a lifetime. It is also a time to reconnect with our community and re-energize ourselves as we transition from the pandemic.
- HR
- Learning
- Healthy UBC
Simple Strategies for Work-Life Balance
Balancing work-life demands is important for managing stress and building resilience. Having effective go-to strategies and trying new actions help us be proactive in cultivating balance and building self-efficacy.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Resources and Tools to Support Mental Health
We have many tools and resources to help you understand and then support your mental health, we have put these all together in one place to help you on your journey.
- HR
- Healthy UBC