Idea domains
Browse by well-being domain
All 135 ideas organized across 9 areas of well-being. Select a domain to explore its sub-areas and ideas.
Learning, teaching, and PD
Embedding well-being into how we teach, learn, and grow professionally through supportive pedagogy, health-promoting programs, and development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
Physical environment & infrastructure
Designing and maintaining spaces, buildings, and green areas on campus that are safe, welcoming, and conducive to the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and studies here.
External community initiatives
Strengthening the relationship between Dalhousie and the broader Halifax and Nova Scotia communities, recognizing that connections and partnerships with communities and community organizations are vital to everyone's well-being.
Data-informed decision making
Using data, research, and evidence to guide well-being decisions and policies across campus, ensuring that initiatives are grounded in the real and diverse needs of our community.
Campus community initiatives
Fostering a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus culture through institutional practices, human resources, and community-building efforts that benefit students, faculty, and staff in everyday campus life.
Mental Health
Supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of our campus community through accessible services, resources, and a culture that reduces stigma and encourages help-seeking.
Spirituality & Faith
Honouring the role of spirituality, faith, and meaning-making in personal well-being by creating space for diverse practices and beliefs that enrich the lives of our campus community.
Financial Health
Reducing financial stress and building financial security for students, faculty, and staff through scholarships, benefits, financial literacy, and support services like childcare and insurance.
Physical Health
Promoting healthy lifestyles across campus through initiatives and resources that support nutrition, movement, rest, and other everyday habits that keep our community physically well.