SELF CARE
Exactly What You Need
ABOUT SELF CARE
Self-care is the deliberate choice you make to maintain your own health and wellness. This includes regularly checking in with your mind and body, identifying any unmet needs and nurturing your physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual well being on an ongoing basis. (mymindoasis.com)
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WHY SELF CARE PRACTICES ARE IMPORTANT
Rationale for Self Care and Self Care Practices
Is self care just the latest buzzword? Or is there some science behind self care practices. Explore these introductory resources to see if self care is really valuable and beneficial for all.
CREATING YOURSELF IN COLLEGE: THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SELF-CARE A PRIORITY
Journaling, meditation, or going for a walk, a little self-care goes a long way in making sure individuals stay sane through the craziness of college. Finding what makes you happy is a journey. Self-care is a step in the path to creating yourself.
DEPRESSION RISING FOR THE YOUNG, STUDY FINDS
Newspaper article from the Washington Post in SIRS Issues Researcher Database in UDLibSearch
A 2019 study found that over the past decade, rates of depression, psychological distress and suicidal thoughts and actions have risen significantly among people 26 and younger. Some of the highest increases were among women and those at higher income levels.
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