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Emotional Wellness - Slow Down


September 2018

Did You Know?

Stress is considered a “silent killer” and can lead to a number of different health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, depression, and anxiety.

Check out the resources below that can help reduce the stress in your life.

  • Getting active can be a benefit in reducing chronic disease. The UH Recreation Center offers different ways to stay active to students.
  • Unwind with Wellness is an end of semester program with UH Wellness that allows students to de-stress and relax before finals.
  • Stable mental health is one of the key points of emotional wellness. UH offers counseling services at CAPS for students who are feeling distressed.
  • Long-term effects of sleep deprivation can drain your mental ability and put your health at risk. Visit the UH Sleep Anxiety Center to speak with someone about sleep difficulties.
  • 30All it takes is 30 minutes of exercise a day for 5 days a week to stay active and healthy (MFMER, 2018).
  • 1UH Wellness offers one hour of mindfulness meditation every week.
  • 1.4%Suicide accounts for 1.4% of all deaths worldwide, and is the 4th leading cause among college students. (WHO, 2017)
  • 7-97-9 Hours of sleep is recommended for young adults ranging from ages 18-25 (National Sleep Foundation, 2015