Your mind matters — check your wellness

It's time to  Make Some Noise for Mental Health — listen up!   

Having a healthy mind is a major factor in your success as a student, in your experience at SAIT, in the workplace and in life. There’s no magic formula for achieving a healthy mind or ideal health and wellness — it’s different for everyone.

There are ways every student can thrive at SAIT — check out the tips, events and services below and remember to check your wellness regularly.   

👋 Make the connection. Getting involved is good for you. 

• Join a club, volunteer, see the world, attend an event.
  • 🗓️ CMSN talks and glow yoga (Jan. 29)
  • 🗓️ Check out the Trojans game schedule
    
    
• Connect with community.
  • Saitsa Peer Support Centre
  • 7 Cups (online chat available in 40 languages)
  • 🗓️ Communi-tea (Wednesdays)

📓 Meet the challenge. Boost your skills and your confidence.

• Ask the pros about study skills, exam prep, time management and more.
  • 🗓️ Math and Science Tutoring Hub (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • 🗓️ Improve your memory (Feb. 5) 
    
    
• Understand your grades and what you need to graduate.

🍃 Find balance. One day at a time.

• Take a breath. 
  • Enhance your calm at the Student Zen Den (MB228, Stan Grad Centre)
  • 🗓️ Mindful Moments (Tuesdays) 
  • Take time out for mindfulness
    
    
• Know your dates/deadlines, make a plan and don’t forget time for fun.
  • 🗓️ Develop a Stress Less Plan (Jan. 28) 
  • 🗓️ Roadmap to Happiness Workshop (Feb. 4)
  • 🗓️ Pet a Puppy (Feb. 5)

🍎 Live well. Take care of yourself.

• Get moving, get a flu shot, get money worries off your mind
  • 🗓️ Saitsa Financial Literacy Pop-Up Booth (Feb. 4)
    
    
• Food is fuel — check out Saitsa’s: Good Food Box, Food Bank, Emergency Food Bag
• Try these tips to catch more Zs
• Student Health 101’s Self-Care Guide 

🤝 Talk it out. Make the call — you're not alone.

• Connect with someone 24/7 — in person, over the phone, online.
  • Counselling services: 403.284.7023, AA205, Heritage Hall
  • Community resources

Student success is at the core of SAIT’s values, and mental health and well-being is vital to that success. Through collaborative action and an inclusive spirit of community support, SAIT’s Student Mental Health Strategy will foster a climate for learning that empowers our students to thrive.