“Cultivating the connections that keep us balanced”
Health Days were held on the EPFL and UNIL campuses from Monday, September 30, to Thursday, October 10. This year, we focused on the theme of connection – connecting with others, with our mind, with our body, and with the natural world around us. These connections are intertwined, influencing our physical and mental health. Let’s nurture these connections and maintain a balance among them, to be kind to our bodies and minds.
The Health Days were open to all members of the UNIL and EPFL communities and were completely free of charge. The event was organized by the EPFL Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force, the Service Sport Santé UNIL + EPFL and the University of Lausanne.
A Health Village was set up at EPFL and UNIL for the duration of the event, featuring information stands, interactive experiments, and opportunities for free health check-ups, including joint mobility tests, cardiovascular tests, and anthropometric measurements.
Conferences and roundtables explored topics such as impostor syndrome, empathy, and attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD). Concurrently, workshops helped participants understand the intricacies of motivation and gain a deeper insight into their aspirations, skills, and resources.
Additionally, 20-minute sports sessions were offered to kickstart your day, aid digestion, and boost your energy levels at the end of the day. Participants also had the chance to learn about mindfulness meditation through relaxation sessions. For a breath of fresh air, thematic walks were also organized on campus.
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