Welcome X University students and staff to another blogpost brought to you by the X University SMASH team! We hope the semester is going… — Welcome X University students and staff to another blogpost brought to you by the X University SMASH team! We hope the semester is going well for you all, but even if it isn’t we have got you covered with today’s blogpost on the benefits of activity and mental health.

As we are near the end of the first month of the Fall semester, let us do a self check in. Ask yourself; “how am I feeling?” — As we are near the end of the first month of the Fall semester, let us do a self check in. Ask yourself; “how am I feeling?” If the answer to that is “Tired…Drained… Burnt out…” then you, my friend, are in need of self care! But, as students, how…

By: Megan Camlasaran — By: Megan Camlasaran * This Post May Contain Sensitive Subject Matter ** Standing on my building’s rooftop, wind blowing so hard that cell-service would cut in and out, I could barely make out the words the therapist was telling me. …

Hello X University students and welcome back to yet another exciting year!Hoping everybody has had a fun and restful summer vacation. Also… — Hello X University students and welcome back to yet another exciting year!Hoping everybody has had a fun and restful summer vacation. Also excited to see some new and familiar faces on campus. …

“Concerns about the negative impacts of social media have dominated public debate. However, recent studies show there are clear health… — “Concerns about the negative impacts of social media have dominated public debate. However, recent studies show there are clear health benefits to being online and connected.” – Joanna Egan, Women’s Health This public debate on whether social media is good or bad has been around since it became the backbone…

As final exams are just around the corner, so are many of the overwhelming feelings of discouragement and thoughts that come with it, such… — As final exams are just around the corner, so are many of the overwhelming feelings of discouragement and thoughts that come with it, such as “How will I get this done?” , “I am going to fail”, “This is just too much”. It is important to remember during tough times…

As students navigate long days of Zoom classes, remote work, and speaking to friends and family virtually, it can be so easy to stay stuck… — As students navigate long days of Zoom classes, remote work, and speaking to friends and family virtually, it can be so easy to stay stuck in routine — and stuck indoors. We’ve all heard about the negative effects the pandemic and ongoing lockdowns are having on our mental health and…

Slowly and surely, coverage of mental health in the media has improved in both quality and volume in recent years. In many communities… — Slowly and surely, coverage of mental health in the media has improved in both quality and volume in recent years. In many communities, the stigma around mental illness has decreased and people are speaking more openly about their mental health. …

It’s that time of the semester where students are settling into classes and diving into a new adventure — job hunting. If you’re in the… — It’s that time of the semester where students are settling into classes and diving into a new adventure — job hunting. If you’re in the same position as me, there are probably tabs of windows open while you’re applying to several positions at once. While doing so, several questions and…