HEALTH MATTERS
September 3 – October 17, 2019
Back to school is the ideal time
to adopt healthy habits.
From September 3 -12, 4TH SPACE invited visitors to unwind with a ping-pong game, take a free yoga class, or pick-up an instrument and join a music-making workshop. While there, they could do some meditative colouring in our zen den, enjoy the company of a dog, and discover the many mental, physical, and spiritual services offered by Concordia’s community.
From September 17 to October 17, the “Health Matters” research stemming from our many labs, the PERFORM Centre, and student initiatives were engaged with. From prevention and new technologies, to education and arts-based therapies, researchers across Concordia’s faculties are invested in innovative approaches to help us live healthier lives. Get inspired!
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Creative Arts Therapies
From September 17th to 27th, 4TH SPACE engaged with practitioners and researchers, and invited people to participate in workshops and demos. This was a unique opportunity to learn more about the therapeutic values of creative and performing arts while experiencing first-hand the benefits of Creative Arts Therapies.
Wellness workshops
During the Art and Science of Happiness workshop, Gillian Leithman, assistant professor in the Department on Management, explored the happiness advantage and how to activate it in everyday life.
Innovation in Health
During the Innovation in Health programming, 4TH SPACE showcased the research of five labs at Concordia, including the work of the Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Lab shown here.
Health@Concordia
From September 3rd to 12th, you could stop by to learn more about vaccines, actively preventing the spread of infections and viruses, and sexual health with Health Services at their information and activity kiosk.
The Media Spa
Research conducted at the Media Health Lab explores different uses of information communication technologies in coping with chronic pain and stress. Their projects include Play The Pain and work on media health. During Innovation in Health programming, the Media Spa at 4TH SPACE engaged visitors with this research.
Health Matters Activities
Concordia's Gym and Varsity teams hosted demonstrations, information sessions, and activities for student participation, one of the highlights of which was a ping-pong table from Le Gym.
Activity Kiosks
From September 3rd to 12th, you could stop by to learn more about vaccines, actively preventing the spread of infections and viruses, and sexual health with Health Services at their information and activity kiosk.
Innovation in Health
During the Innovation in Health programming, 4TH SPACE showcased the research of five labs at Concordia, including the work of the Applied Perception Lab shown here.
Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs
The Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs were no strangers during the Health Matters programming, visiting as one of the wellness sessions of the Health@Concordia programming.
PROGRAMMING
Stress management. Photo credit: Concordia University.
HEALTH@CONCORDIA
Learn more about health, wellbeing and success resources at Concordia.
Arts in Health Research Collective. Photo credit: Concordia University.
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES
Discover the avenues Creative Arts Therapies offer to enhance mental wellness and support natural caregivers.
Concordia Laboratory of Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics
INNOVATION IN HEALTH
From prevention to new technologies, Concordians are developing innovative strategies to improve human quality of life.
