Preparing for Brighter Days: Spring, Summer, & Mental Health
Last summer,  HealthyPlace shared an article (with tons of links to additional support!) about how to manage the shifting of seasons. While many of us look forward to summer, it can still be a time of difficulty: we’re dealing with reduced sleep, higher temperatures, and heightened dehydration – all of which impacts our health (even for those summer-lovers out there!) Read on for their June 2021 article,  Nurture Your Mental Health: Tips for a Great Summer […]

Perfectionism & Healthy Striving
Have you ever had a friend tell you that you were a perfectionist? Maybe you recognized some tendencies of perfectionism in yourself. Maybe you even feel like your perfectionism is ultimately a positive thing, contributing toward your successes. There is, however, a difference between perfectionism and “healthy striving,” which is helpfully described (along with useful tips for recognizing and navigating both!) on The Counseling Center’s Resource on Perfectionism & Low Self-Esteem. You really should check out their page, but here are some highlights […]

Revisit Seasonal Topics from Past Years
Mental Health Highlight: Empowered Yoga for UMD Students (Feb/Mar/Apr 2021)
Making Friends & Coping With Loneliness (Feb/Mar/Apr 2021)
HealthyPlace Feature: What To Do When It Seems Like Problems Never End (Feb/Mar/Apr 2021)
Spotlight on Undocumented Student Programs at UMD (February/March/April 2020)
Sleep Hygiene for Spring Semester (February/March/April 2020)
Spotlight on Sexual Health Programs at UMD (February/March/April 2020)
Spotlight on Nutrition Services at UMD (March/April 2019)
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity at UMD: Featured Article by UMD Student Zachary Tumin (March/April 2019)
Building Healthier Relationships & Causes of Unhealthy Ones (March/April 2019)
The Next Newsletter Needs Your Input (February/March/April 2020)