Maintaining Good Mental Health

Mental Health plays a big role in our overall well-being. Creating positive habits around nutrition, sleep, exercise, relationships, and stress management supports your mental health when you’re doing well, and helps you build/use coping skills if you do face symptoms of a mental health condition.

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Food Choices/Nutrition

Eating nutritious foods is the #1 thing you can do to keep your gut ("the second brain") healthy, and protect your brain.

Sleep

Quality sleep influences your mood, ability to learn and make memories, and overall health.

Exercise

Daily exercise and movement improves self-esteem, brain function, and sleep. It also lessens stress and social withdrawal.

Relationships

Find your people - positive connections matter!

Stress Management

We all experience stress. Learning to manage it before it becomes chronic is key.

Identify Coping Skills

Try out various techniques/strategies and find what works for you.

STRESS MANAGEMENT/COPING STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS