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We are approaching end of term and know that November can be a particularly stressful time for students. There are counselling resources and supports that students can access now.

Each week, Dalhousie Counsellors host drop-in support opportunities:

TUESDAY: Eating Disorder Drop-in – A safe group setting to get support around eating, body image and difficult emotions (5–6:30pm, LeMarchant Place, Room 2304)

WEDNESDAY: Navigating End of Term Stress – A drop-in group to share your concerns and worries about the stress of the season (2:30–4pm, LeMarchant Place, Room 2304)

THURSDAY:  Mind Your Emotions – A place to learn skills to be in the present moment and to reduce stress and anxiety (2:30–3:30pm, LeMarchant Place, Room 2304)

THURSDAY: Puppy Power Hour – Come meet Oscar 'the Therapy Dog' (and his Psychologist handler) and relax in the presence of canine-loving students (3–4pm, Student Union Building, Main floor)

Sometimes it is helpful to talk to another student who knows what it is like to struggle. Dalhousie Stay Connected Mental Health Peer Support students, Catherine Robertson and Sara Roggeveen, provide drop-in peer support for anyone with mental health concerns (12–2pm, Monday to Thursday, Student Union Building, Wellness Room, Lower Level).

And don't forget, Good2Talk, Dalhousie's confidential helpline to speak anonymously with trained professionals 24/7/365 to receive support and information about mental health issues (1-833-292-3698).

Worried about your studies? Students can also attend free study skills workshops on topics such as note-taking, presentation skills, short answer & essay exam techniques, and time management. For times and locations, go to www.dal.ca/sfs.

Or you can attend our Exam Anxiety Workshop, to learn about practical strategies to help manage exam anxiety and to prevent your mind from going blank (Monday, December 2/19, 4–5:30pm, LeMarchant Place, Room 2304).

You can find more information about these resources at www.dal.ca/studenthealth.

Student Health and Wellness offers same-day counselling sessions. Should it be helpful to meet with one of our Counsellors for a same-day session, students can do so Monday through Saturday when Student Health and Wellness is open. Sometimes, the chance to share some concerns and problem-solve with a Counsellor in one session can really make a difference.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 902-494-2171 or Claudette@dal.ca.