"As a business student in college, it's important to take care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being in order to succeed academically and professionally. Here are some wellness tips that can help:

• Prioritize sleep: Getting enough sleep is crucial for your physical and mental health. I try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to help me feel rested and focused during the day.
• Taking breaks: It's important to take regular breaks throughout the day to give your brain a rest and reduce stress. I try to take small breaks from school by spending time painting, crocheting, or even watching an episode of my favorite show.
• Staying organized: Staying organized can help you reduce stress and stay focused. I like to use a planner and a calendar to keep track of assignments, deadlines, and upcoming meetings.
• Connect with others: Building relationships with classmates, professors, and mentors can help you feel supported and motivated. I try to connect with other people through clubs and events.

Don’t forget, taking care of your well-being is an ongoing process. It's important to make self-care a priority and find strategies that work for you."



-Arfa B.

Business Undecided, Avery Point

"As an overwhelmed, busy college student, just like most of my peers, it can be difficult to make sure we are taking proper care of our wellbeing. Our bodies do so much for us, and we all must remember to thank them. Whether it be doing face mask, going for a walk on a sunny day, or even treating yourself to your favorite coffee, I try and do one thing each day for my well-being, and you should, too! Wellness, fitness, and balance are all passions of mine!"



-Lauryn S.

Marketing, Storrs

Take some time for a break and participate in one of the stress relieving or social events on your campus as you prepare for finals week.

UConn Avery Point

Fresh Check Day

4/20

11 AM - 2 PM

The Green

Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally. 

Huskies of Harkness

4/22

9 AM - 3 PM

Harkness Memorial State Park

Come join EcoHusky and the Harkness Memorial State Park staff in Waterford, CT. We will be teaching local students sustainable planting methods, educating on the history of the amazing park & conservation efforts and assisting students with applying for seasonal positions in parks across the state.

UConn Hartford

Fresh Check Day

4/20

11 AM - 2 PM

HTB Courtyard

Save the date! Om Thursday, April 20th from 11am - 2pm UConn Hartford will be hosting our first Fresh Check Day in the effort to help prevent suicide and promote positive mental health on our campus.

Pop Up Food Truck

4/26

9 AM - 11 AM

HTB Atrium

A Storrs favorite is making a return trip to Hartford. Join us for Breakfast @Lizzies_curbside on Wednesday, April 26th. Stop by the HTB Atrium with your UConn ID to get your ticket for a FREE breakfast sandwich and drink!

UConn Storrs

Crafty Care by AsACC

4/20

6 PM - 7 PM

SU428

Are finals stressing you out? Do you like arts and crafts? Well, you’re in luck! The AsACC Programmer Interns will be hosting ‘Crafty-Care’, a self-care event where you can create your own cultural crafts such as origami, koinobori, and lanterns while learning about their creations and cultural origins and de-stressing with snacks! 

Fresh Check Day

4/22

1 PM - 4 PM

Student Union Lawn

Join us for a fun-filled event full of games, prizes, giveaways, music, activities, free Dairy Bar ice cream, baby cows and much more!!

Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, through the support of multiple campus departments and groups. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.

UConn Waterbury

Fresh Check Day

4/11

11 AM - 2 PM

MPR

Stop by Fresh Check Day in the MPR. This is a mental health check in with interactive booths, food trucks, corn hold, prizes, free t-shirts, pet therapy, stress management, massages, games and more!

W.I.S.H. Fest

4/18

9:30 AM - 1:45 PM

Palace Theater and Main Building

UConn Waterbury is hosting our first annual W.I.S.H. (Waterbury Innovation Sustainability & Health) Fest. This years event will focus on Well Being: Emotional, Physical, & Brain Health. The event will allow students to network and learn about local career opportunities and hear from two world renowned neuroscientists- Dr. Adam Gazzaley and Dr. Richie Davidson. The event will also allow students to engage in hands on learning activities such as VR goggles and Brain dissection.

Mediation can improve your quality of life in a variety of ways as shown below:

• Stress reduction
• anxiety management
• depression management
• lowers blood pressure
• strengthen immunes system
• improves memory
• regulates mood 
• improves sleep

Breathing & Stretching Join us to practice breathing & stretches for stress management & to bring a calmness to our day. All students are welcome, & no experience is required to participate.

Thursdays

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Virtual- All Campuses

Take classes virtually with fellow Huskies to start moving. Exercise has proven benefits for gains in energy and focusing ability. Don't forget about their pre-recorded session that you could even do outdoors to get some fresh air! 

U Conn Rec Center offers in person group fitness courses and on demand fitness classes that can be accessed by any UConn Student.

Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.

Tuesdays: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 4 pm - 5 pm

Can't make the live session on Tuesday or Thursday?

Click the button for pre-recorded classes.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a crisis and you are not sure who to talk to or reach out to.  Please know that you are not alone. We have compiled a list of some resources for next steps.

• If you are experiencing a serious and immediate life-threatening crisis, please bypass calling Student Health and Wellness and call 911 or the UConn Police Department immediately. 



• BeWell@UConn offers free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365 by calling (833) 308-3040

Mental Health Support - All Campuses

Offers free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365.

833-308-3040

Advice Nurse - All Campuses

We have an advice nurse available 24/7 during the regular academic year. Free and confidential.

860-486-4700

Crisis Text Line

For 24/7 text-based mental health support, text HOME to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

For 24/7 free and confidential support by phone.

Call or Text 988

Examples of a mental health crises include: thoughts or plans to hurt yourself or someone else, engaging in life-threatening behaviors, and/or recent assault or trauma.

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