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
Faculty and Staff Sports Week 2021 Recap
Find out more about our first-ever virtual UBC Faculty and Staff Sports Week!
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC