Student Wellbeing
College students today face unprecedented rates of stress, mental health issues, addiction, and financial barriers that prevent them from achieving wellbeing and academic success. At the University of Minnesota, one third of students have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, and over 42% report experiencing mental health stressors within the past month.
In response to this alarming data, Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing offers free, online resources for students seeking wellbeing information. Launched in late 2019, Student Wellbeing is a digital hub for resources on mindfulness, nutrition, integrative therapies, purpose, and other topics. In collaboration with a diverse student advisory panel and informed by data collected through Boynton Health Services and national research, Student Wellbeing focuses on practical, evidence-based resources for issues that are relevant to today’s university student.
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Recent articles
Use Mindfulness to Handle Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict can feel overwhelming or difficult at times. But it doesn't have to be.
Planetary Health for Students
A student's perspective on planetary health offers a case for rethinking our relationship to the produce we buy.
Dealing With Debt Stress
Student debt can feel debilitating at times. Check out this article for strategies you can use to miminize its impact on your wellbeing.
Listening: An Essential Tool for Anti-Racism Work
The practice of truly listening to others can foster meaningful conversations and is a crucial skill for practicing anti-racism.
Student Wellbeing Guide
Download our Student Wellbeing Guide for tips and strategies to lessen anxiety and enhance wellbeing.
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Coping With COVID-19 Uncertainty
COVID-19 brought a lot of unexpected changes to this semester and our daily lives. Check out this article for our tips on coping and other students' experiences.
Addressing Impostor Syndrome
Do you ever feel like, despite your achievements, you didn't really earn your spot amongst your peers?
Facing FOMO
How do you deal with the persistent feeling that you're missing out on all the fun?
Let's Talk About SAD
The winter blues can be tough to deal with, especially for students. Why is this happening? Moreover, what can you do about it?
Other helpful articles
Begin Mindfulness
New to mindfulness? This article will give you some advice on how to begin.
Identify Your Values
Your values support your actions. But how do you figure out what they are? This article can give you some tips.
Become Aware of Your Stressors and Reactions
What triggers your stress? This article will help you identify what's going on and adjust accordingly.