Connect with a Thriving community
Find your community Being part of a community can help validate your thoughts and successes, and help you find new ways of dealing with challenges. There are lots of groups and activities around UBC campus and Greater Vancouver. Find out how to connect with the people around you. https://www.anxietybc.com/self-help/effective-communication-improving-your-social-skills http://www.recreation.ubc.ca/ https://www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/
Professor Ono commits to wellness at Thrive Kick-off
At the Thrive Kick-off on Oct. 31, UBC became the first university worldwide to officially commit to improving the health and wellbeing of students, faculty and staff.
Yellow is for Hello
Meet the friendliest bench on campus. The Friendship Bench is a physical reminder to sit, breathe, and talk (or think) about mental health.
Laugh and use gratitude to Thrive
Have a laugh! Did you know that laughing is actually good for your health? Laughter has positive impacts on both our physical and mental health. Laughter has been linked to healthy blood vessel functioning and increases heart rate and oxygen consumption. It improves relaxation which can aid with better sleep. Regular laughter reduces emotional tension […]
Move, eat, and rest to Thrive
Get Moving Good for your body and your mind We know that exercise is great for improving fitness and maintaining a healthy weight but did you know it’s also a great stress reliever? People who exercise often report having less anxiety and exercise has also been shown to reduce mild depression. At what ever level […]
Calm your mind to Thrive
Be mindful, not mind full. Time seems to fly in our busy lives, as we juggle demanding jobs, school, responsibilities, social commitments, and household chores. Mindfulness is a way of pulling back to the present and living in the moment. Take five minutes each day to stop “doing” and experience “being.” Take a bath, quietly […]
UBC Annual Report: Mental Health Thrives Here
Thanks in part to Thrive, there is growing interest in mental health across the UBC community. Find out what this means for you.
Thrive 365 days this year: MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is a way of pulling back to the present and living in the moment.
Thrive 365 days this year: EXERCISE
Get Moving. It’s good for your body and your mind!
Thrive 365 days this year: SLEEP
You might be getting 7 hours, but do you feel rested?