Learn about physical and mental health
Learning is at the heart of the university experience, and includes learning about your physical and mental health and wellbeing. In fact, physical and mental wellbeing is a prerequisite for an engaged and critical mind.
Live Well, Learn Well is your source for relevant and reliable information on student health. On this site, you'll find health and wellness articles written by UBC student health professionals which are designed to help optimize your health and make the most of your time at UBC.
Stress and anxiety
- Stress busters: Relaxation techniques for busy students
in Stress and anxiety
- Midterm mayhem: Stress, anxiety, and exams
in Stress and anxiety
- Stress busters: The art of time management
in Stress and anxiety
Sleep, nutrition and exercise
- Fatigued? How to get more energy
in sleep, nutrition and exercise
- Nutrition: Feed your brain
in sleep, nutrition and exercise
- Is lack of sleep affecting your GPA?
in sleep, nutrition and exercise
Helping others
- How to help someone you care about
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- How to help a student: For family, friends and colleagues
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Relationships
- Pairing relationships with health
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- Not everyone is in a relationship!
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Sex and sexual health
- Healthy contraception: What’s right for you?
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- Sexual assault: Where to go for help
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- Sexually transmitted infections! Oh my!
in sex and sexual health
Drugs and alcohol
- Alcohol and you
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- Marijuana use
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- Tobacco use
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- Pit Night anyone? Alcohol, health and safety at UBC
in drugs and alcohol
Other health topics
- Breast cancer
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- Cervical cancer: Prevention and early detection
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- R.I.C.E.:Good for sports injuries
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Other mental wellbeing topics
- Building confidence: Positive self-talk
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- Attention deficit disorder
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- Homesickness: Being your best away from home
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