winter blues
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Keeping mental health in mind during the winter
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For many, January is marked by an increase in stress and burnout. While the academic demands and “new year new me” energy can be daunting, the season’s colder weather can also exacerbate feelings of isolation, fatigue and anxiety. Although we’ve touched on seasonal depression in past issues, it’s crucial to consider how the intersection…
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Winter blues and the Wellness Centre
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This winter season, programs and services provided by the Laurier Wellness Centre can help students combat the winter blues. The winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder or seasonal depression, affects around 15 per cent of Canadians. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “The winter blues are a wave of low emotions that…
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Surviving second semester and the second wave of COVID-19
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After a well-deserved extended break, Golden Hawks returned to their virtual classrooms on Monday amongst stricter lockdown policies throughout Ontario. This term will pose the Laurier community with new challenges as it battles computer burnout from virtual schooling and harsher weather. Three weeks off from the normal routines of school was much needed but may…
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Balancing mental health during final exams with activity
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As the cold weather settles in and the final exam period just around the corner, stress and overexertion are at a high on the Wilfrid Laurier campuses. Manage these stressful times with small activities to recharge and boost your mood. Each final exam period leaves Laurier students with higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression…
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