Minimize screen time – Computers provide a vast breadth of information and entertainment but provide a constant drive to do more with the entire internet at our fingers. Although an important tool to study and destress, one must be careful to not overstimulate themselves before bedtime. Taking care of computer work earlier in the day and switching to reading hardcopies later can ease strain on the eyes and help prevent sleeplessness.
"In February of 2014, Facebook added 50+ self-identifying options for its English users, such as transgender, cisgender, gender fluid, intersex, and neither. Why acknowledge a person’s gender identity?"
The Vitals team conveys their thanks and appreciation to ALL of the medical students who supported them in the first year of their initiative. For more about their project, visit their site.
In medical school it is easy to get caught up in the learning and
involvement, not taking time to care for yourself. The culture is
also one of toughness, so there is apprehension in asking for
help or using the resources available. When you do look for
resources, it can be difficult to find them, clicking through the
many layers of university websites or sifting through all the
community resources.
With the help of an Innovator Grant from the OMSA the Vitals
Student Wellness Project was created at Western University. This
