Dealing with seasonal blues
Utah’s 2023 winter has shattered records and delayed spring. Some students give their advice on how they are dealing with the unseasonably cold weather.
Emotional Wellness
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Rock Painting at The Zone
The Zone offers stress-relieving activities like rock painting to combat the daily school stressors. Henry Freeman shares his experience with The Zone.
The self-care of creativity
Creativity has more merits than just fantasy books and artwork. It also proves good for your health and wellness.
Growth in competition
Competition is a natural part of life, and it’s in dealing with competition that we grow.
Keeping your brain healthy
The nervous system is in charge of many functions that allow people to carry out the responsibilities of daily life. However, once these functions begin to deteriorate, individuals may suffer considerable decreases in their quality of life. For this reason, it is important to discuss how to keep the brain healthy.
Addressing burnout
Burnout is a problem late into any semester. Here’s how some UVU students are handling theirs.
Collegiate Substance Use Disorder Conference convenes at UVU
On March 14, 2023, the Collegiate Substance Use Disorder Conference convened at UVU. The purpose of the meeting was “to address the challenges surrounding Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health.”
Maggie Adamson: Survivor, overcomer, advocate
Maggie Adamson, a UVU nursing student and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presenter, shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and choosing faith in humanity.
A review of UVU mindfulness practice
Mindfulness is more than just allowing our thoughts to flow freely. It is about being conscious of our thoughts, accepting that they’re okay, and befriending ourselves in the process.
Beauty from ashes: looking for the positive after COVID-19
Horrific things came out of the pandemic. Yet what can we learn, and how can we grow from it?
Serotonin and how to increase happiness
Have you ever thought about how the neurochemistry of your brain relates to your emotions? Serotonin, a brain chemical normally associated with happiness, joy and laughter is a perfect example of such neurochemistry.
Post-vacation syndrome and how to overcome it
Have you ever struggled to come back to school after a vacation or break? It turns out that many people feel the same way, and the condition has a name.
Student Body President Lexi Soto hints toward new mental health app
Lexi Soto and the UVU Student Association are moving forward with plans to renovate the UVU Student app with mental health in mind. Although the app is still in its infancy, keep your eyes open! Big changes are coming soon.
A personal look at Wellness Wednesdays
I was pleasantly surprised by the free activities and giveaway items that were available for students. If you find yourself between classes on Wednesday and have time to spare, try visiting a Wellness Wednesday booth!
Wellness for Wolverines | Season 2: Episode 9 | A Look at Student Mental Health Resources
Welcome back to Wellness for Wolverines! This week, Jefferson and Josh sit down with Lexi Soto to discuss the mental health resources available on campus. In her time as student…
