The Peer Health Education Team
The Peer Health Education Team
is a team of dedicated student volunteers passionate about health & wellness promotion and striving to build a healthier campus for all. Through peer-to-peer education, advocacy, and collaboration with campus and community members, the Peer Health Educators encourage their peers to make healthy life choices supporting their academic and personal goals.
The Peer Health Education Team (PHET) facilitates health promotion activities like table displays, wellness stations, collaboration projects, and posts on social media to support our campus' wellness! We engage with our peers to provide helpful wellness information from a student perspective!
What is Health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "A state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
What is Well-being?
The WHO defines well-being as "a positive state experienced by individuals and societies. Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic and environmental conditions."
Health promotion glossary of terms 2021. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021
Meet your 2024-2025 Peer Health Educators
Peer Health Educator Bios
Amelia
I am a second-year volunteer with the PHET Program and a third-year Social Work student at MacEwan University. I am passionate about mental health and helping others to be their most empowered selves!
Dani
My name's Dani, and I'm in the final year of my psychology degree. I joined PHET last year and I loved having the opportunity to learn more about wellness and discuss it with others! Outside of school, I enjoy reading, gaming, going for walks, and learning musical instruments.
Harshal
Hello, I'm Harshal, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Outside of my studies, I enjoy spending time with friends, taking walks, appreciating music, and exploring new places. I aim to have a welcoming demeanour, engage in meaningful discussions, and foster positive connections. Excited to join the Peer Health Education Team; I wish to bring warmth and optimism to our peers, contributing to a healthier campus community.
Kashmala
Hi everyone! My name is Kashmala and I am in my 2nd year of bachelor of science majoring in psychology. I am honoured to use my voice and platform as a student to educate others on campus about various health and wellness topics.
Keziah
Hi everyone! My name is Keziah, and I'm in my second year of the Bachelor of Science program and plan to pursue dentistry. As a student, health and wellness can often be forgotten, so I'm excited to be part of the PHET team this year to promote healthy choices! I can't wait to see the awesome things we'll do to build a healthier campus together!
Kylie
Hello I’m Kylie! I’m a third year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in sociology. This is my first year volunteering with the PHET and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and all the experiences that will come!
Jordan
Jordan is a Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Anthropology and a minor in Political Science. She is passionate about addressing health inequities through medical anthropology and public health, and she is committed to fostering a healthier campus through education and promoting holistic wellness.
Mikayla
Hey everyone! My name is Mikayla, and I'm in my final year of MacEwan Computer Science. In my free time, I enjoy biking, watching movies, and graphic design. I hope to contribute to a healthier campus during my time with PHET!
Morgan
Hi! I'm Morgan, a fourth-year Biology student with a passion for promoting health and well-being on campus. Outside of school, you can catch me exploring the outdoors or reading a good book! As a member of the Peer Health Education Team for the past 2 years and counting, I'm proud to have the opportunity to empower students to make informed decisions about their health, and advocate for healthier lifestyles that enhance campus wellness.
Steven
Hi everyone, My name is Steven. I am currently in my 4th year of Bachelor of Science in Bio Sci Degree. I enjoy cooking, preparing, and working with food, and I also like to participate in various outdoor activities/sports. In my spare time, as well you'll see me volunteering across MacEwan, UofA, and all over across Edmonton.
Taij
I am an avid runner and climber, and maintaining my health is very important to me. As a first-year nursing student, I have been learning about healthcare in Canada, and I am excited to promote health education on campus!
Find Us
You can find the Peer Health Education Team facilitating activities throughout the year! Find us across campus, hosting table displays and fun, free activities!
On social media?
Look for the Peer Health Education Team on MacEwan's social feed! Follow @MacEwanU and @MacEwanSL on Instagram!
Contact the Peer Health Education Team for requests or inquiries at PHET@macewan.ca
Check out our Resource Bank for student wellness tips and tricks!
Visit MacEwan.ca to find all our campus departments and services available!
Community Resources
There are many Community Resources that can support your well-being. Peer Health Educators have selected a few credible sources we find most useful for us!
Learn about food, nutrition and healthy habits that can support your wellness!
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
CMHA has a wide variety of resources, services, and information to support your mental health and wellness.
Find credible health and wellness information to support your wellness!
Staying active isn't just about looking better. It's about living better. Everything gets better when you get active.
With so many options available, making the right decisions about contraception can be a little overwhelming. It's a plan was created to help you and your health care provider determine the method that's best for you.
SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians.
Recovery College Edmonton (CMHA)
Find a variety of webinars, courses, and learning opportunities to support your wellness! Course offering include Adulting 101, Building Better Boundaries, and many more!
We're on a mission to co-create peer-driven campus communities that support and celebrate all pathways of recovery for students, faculty, and staff in Alberta and beyond.
Find a variety of resources you can connect to! Call 211 or visit the webpage here.
An online place for Alberta's youth to have more good days. Get connected to peers and mental health supports, and learn more about ways you can support your well-being.