Stress Less Day Aims to Help Students’ Mental Health

April 21, 2022 Sophia McCrackin

...USF Kinesiology Professor Dr. Sarah Camhi led a table for gratitude rock painting. Dr. Camhi’s research includes the mental and physical health effects of the newly created USF Urban Trail, a path through campus that encourages students to reflect and process as they go. One of the features of the Urban Trail will be the Gratitude Rock Garden, which will hold the rocks painted by USF students at the event. In the garden, students will be surrounded by the grateful sentiments, which can increase mindfulness and reduce stress. The focus on positive reinforcement, combined with the therapy of art is well documented in lowering stress levels....

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