Attending college is all about experiencing new things, dealing with changes, and facing challenges. All this can be exciting, but it can also result in a good deal of stress. It is not uncommon that students will feel stressed, sad, or homesick during their studies in the US, so it is important to make sure you find ways to manage these feelings. Remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health!
- mentalhealth.umn.edu - Mental health resources for UMN students.
- Boynton Mental Health - Talk to a therapist about academic or personal concerns.
- Effective U - Online tutorials to help students learn strategies for dealing with everything from managing time, money, and stress, through studying efficiently and preparing for exams.
- Learn to Live - Offers online programs to help with stress, depression and social anxiety. Enter code “UMN” for access.
- Let's Talk - A program that provides informal consultations to students who wish to talk to a trained counselor.
- Pet Away Worry & Stress (PAWS) - Hang out with registered therapy animals—dogs, bunnies, chickens and other therapy animals.
- Stress Check-In - Sign up for a stress check-in and you'll learn about stressors, stress management skills and strategies, and connect with campus resources related to stress management in a one-on-one meeting with a trained student volunteer.
- Mindful Mondays Class - Drop in for a free class to unwind your mind with mind-body skills, meditation and light stretching.
- A Soft Murmur - Tap into the healing power of nature and wash away distraction while studying with the calming sounds from this free website.
- Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing - Learn how a holistic approach to wellbeing can help you discover health, contentment, purpose, and connection.