changing the conversation about mental health on campus
- Create a daily plan and a weekly schedule – Strive to set small, realistic daily goals and check your progress regularly
- Include fun and pleasurable activities in each day’s schedule
- Focus on your positive experiences – Make a weekly list of your positive accomplishments
- Examine your thoughts and challenge negative self-talk – Work to replace negative, self-defeating thoughts with positive ones
- Allow yourself to experience your feelings and keep a journal to help process your emotions and thoughts
- Focus on your unique characteristics & work to develop your strengths
- Develop a support system – Keep in touch with friends & family
- Keep active & exercise regularly to ease tension & help with relaxation
- Eat balanced, nutritious meals – Try not to skip meals
- Seek professional help if your depression persists or if you are feeling hopeless, afraid, or suicidal