Corporate discounts and resources for staff and faculty: Coping with stress & building resilience

We recognize that UBC employees support their health and wellbeing in different ways and we encourage you to choose the type of service that best fits with your goals and interests. And remember, if you are enrolled in Extended Health Benefits, you can access exclusive local, regional and nation-wide offers through Sun Life.

  • HeadsUpGuys: A resource supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, and stories of success.
  • 211: Your gateway to community, social, non-clinical health, and related government services.
  • eCare: See a doctor, receive a specialist referral and get a prescription - all online. Get 3 months free with an annual subscription.
  • Pzizz App: Sleep at the push of a button. Save 30% of your Pzizz subscription with promo code SUNLIFE30.
  • Smart Nora: Smart Nora is the innovative, contact-free snoring solution, designed to stop snoring without waking you or your partner up. Use promo code SUNLIFEMP.
  • Stress relief for caregivers: From head to toe:  For many of us, caregiving is a very natural part of life and as a result, we don’t actually think of ourselves as caregivers. It is one of the greatest barriers to reducing the negative impact caregiving can have. 
  • How to help your children build resilience: It can be a stressful world for children and teens. Helping them build resilience can reduce this stress and anxiety – and support good mental health.
  • Deep breathing exercises that help kids get calm and focused: Teaching children how to practice deep breathing can give them the tools to manage their emotions and release stress.

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