You’re in the home stretch!
As you work your way toward the end of the semester, take some time to reflect on the past few months and appreciate all the work you have put in, both professionally and personally. It may be beneficial to make pockets of time for self-care as you wrap things up!
WHAT IS SELF-CARE?
Self-care is taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, do your job to the best of your ability and be well. Taking care of yourself ensures that you can help and care for others as needed and do all the things you need and want to accomplish in a day.
It’s important to prioritize your mental health and wellness. The Carruth Center offers self-care tips for taking care of yourself and reducing stress:
- Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation makes stress much worse. Sleeping on a consistent schedule is important.
- Move your body. Physical activity helps reduce stress and anxiety. Don’t plan to exercise more than an hour per day.
- Be mindful. Remind yourself that this distress is temporary, and your feelings can change for the better.
- Make sure to visit Carruth’s website for more self-care tips.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
The end of the semester and upcoming holidays can bring a lot of stress. We want you to know that the Carruth Center is here for you, and we have available appointments. There are multiple ways students can talk with a counselor, including:
- Schedule an appointment online or by calling 304-293-4431.
- Using Talkspace, a free online therapy service that connects users to a dedicated therapist.
- You can stop by one of Carruth’s Let’s Chat events and have a 20-minute conversation with a Carruth therapist.
- In a crisis? Contact our Urgent/Crisis Clinic. Students experiencing an after-hours crisis or emergency can access an on-call counselor by calling 304-293-4431 and selecting option 1 or by texting “WVU” to 741741.
Don’t forget about your support system! Lean on family and friends who can help you work through some of the items on your plate so you’re able to balance work and your personal life.
GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
Going home for the holidays after spending time away can be both exciting and stressful. Watch this video for some tips and tricks on how you can prepare before you leave and help you cope when you get there.
If you find yourself needing to talk with someone while you are away, we encourage you to check out Talkspace. Make sure to view the resources they have available this month.
ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
Don’t wait until it’s the week before finals before you reach out to someone for help. If you’re struggling with academics, try talking with your professor or academic adviser for some guidance.
You can also schedule a time to talk with a therapist at the Carruth, WVU’s campus counseling center. There are multiple ways students can talk with a counselor, including:
- Schedule an appointment online or by calling 304-293-4431
- Students can use Talkspace, a free online therapy service that connects users to a dedicated therapist.
- You can stop by one of Carruth’s Let’s Chat events and have a 20-minute conversation with a Carruth therapist.
Don’t forget about your support system! Talk and lean on family and friends who can help you work through some of the items on your plate so you’re able to balance work and your personal life easier.