Self-Care & Stress Management
Nurturing and prioritizing your mental well-being and psychological health can pave the way to a smoother experience in college. Self-care practices and stress management techniques are key strategies for college students to effectively maintain their mental well-being. Self-care and stress management are related concepts, but they involve different approaches and focus on distinct aspects of well-being.
SELF-CARE
Self-care refers to intentional actions and practices that individuals engage in to prioritize and enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Self-care is not solely reactive to stress; rather it is a proactive approach and ongoing commitment to taking care of one's self.
Self-Care Tips & Ideas
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress management, on the other hand, specifically addresses the techniques and strategies individuals use to cope with and reduce stress. Stress is a natural response to challenges or changes, and effective stress management involves developing skills to handle stressors in a healthy way. These strategies are often employed reactively, in response to stressors, with the goal of mitigating the negative impact of stress on mental and physical well-being.
Stress Management Techniques
Coping with Current Events
Consider the resources below:
Election Stress Kit
Resources for First-Year Students
Mental Wellness Library
Check out the Mental Wellness Library for worksheets, videos, and self-help tips.
Ideas for Mental Wellness Apps
Helpful Mental Health Websites
Below are a list of websites that offers up-to-date, relevant, and accurate mental health information.
(college & mental health)
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(LGBTQ support)
(military community support)
