Reading Time: 2 minutes As cold weather makes its unceremonious entrance, cold rain rushes away warm fall weather, and early evenings scare away the sun. It seems as if nothing could be better than a night in featuring fuzzy socks, a warm cup of tea and a good book. “Hygge” (HEW-guh), a noun and adjective of Danish origin, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes There are semicolons everywhere, and they are not just meant to display people’s love of punctuation. The presence of these is showing support for something called Project Semicolon. This project is a worldwide mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign. It was originally founded in 2013 by Amy Bleuel. As the project’s website relates, Bleuel […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes According to the Cambridge dictionary the definition of optimism is the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen. If you want to improve in many aspects of your life try being more optimistic. The Harvard Medical School explains that being […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Just as you would take care of your body, be sure to take care of your mind as well. Here are some tips for busy students. Take time to breathe. That may sound like the oldest, most cliche advice in the book, but it works. As an article from the National Library of Medicine says, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The body acceptance program is a program meant for women and girls attending UVU to learn about the “appearance ideal” and how to resist allowing it to alter how they see themselves and others. It is a four-week program, offered at least once a semester. Most often the interns of the Wellness Programs at UVU […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Did you know that UVU SLWC offers fitness classes like Jiu Jitsu, Zumba, and Yoga? This week Jonah Simon dives deep into the world of yoga with Natasha Ernst to find out why YOU should attend. For more information visit: – https://www.uvu.edu/campusrec/slwc/fi… – https://www.uvu.edu/campusrec/slwc/im…
Reading Time: 3 minutes From her Kindness Kampaign, Chanya Crane creates the Kind House, turning into reality the workings of a mind suffering from mental illness. Progressing through the house allows anyone to help progress through their mental health. The Review sits down with the creator of the Kind House to get the real meaning behind the event.
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Fall semester!” Some say it with glee — the excitement of meeting old friends and returning to campus evident in their voices — while others say it with despair — the fear of difficult tests and overnight study sessions not forgotten. According to a TimelyCare survey, as reported by Alcino Donadel of University Business, “The […]
Reading Time: 1 minute One of the most important things to do is to prioritize your time and set realistic goals. For students, this means creating a study schedule that will allow them to take breaks and setting manageable goals that are not too overwhelming. It is also important to avoid procrastination and stay organized with assignments, projects, and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes For many students, attending college comes with a range of mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, or depression. UVU has resources to help students with these challenges.