Prioritizing Rest

Did you know that there is one action that can elevate your mood, improve your heart health, decrease stress, and enhance your memory and capacity for learning? Believe it or not, sleep does all of these things and more. Explore the resources below to learn why prioritizing sleep is an important self-care tool. 

• Debunking myths about sleep 
• Sleep as self-care  

It is also important to rest and take breaks during the day. Click below to learn more: 

• Importance of study breaks 
• Taking effective and restorative breaks 

Highlighted Event: “Everything You Wanted to Know” Series Narcan Workshop

“Everything You Wanted to Know” Series Narcan Workshop

Friday, January 31 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 Student Wellness Conference Room

(840 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637)

Please join CSL and the UChicago Harm Reduction Project, a Recognized Student Organization, for a workshop on the safe and effective use of Naloxone (Narcan) as a harm reduction and overdose prevention technique. RSVP here!

If you have any questions, email Derek Bundy at dcbundy@uchicago.edu.

Study Break Quiz

For this week’s study break quiz, piece together this wintery jigsaw puzzle at your leisure!

Video of the Week: 

 6 tips for better sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Explore these 6 tips to give a try for improved sleep!

Wellness Resources

TimelyCare

UChicago Student Wellness has partnered with TimelyCare to offer more options for virtual mental health care and support.  All eligible students have access to TimelyCare free of charge - you just need to activate your account at timelycare.com/uchicago.

With TimelyCare, students have access to scheduled counseling visits, the TalkNow on-demand service, psychiatric care, health coaching, and self-care content. Learn more here.

LGBTQ+ Community Panel and Fair

Come hear from a panel of community leaders and students (at both the undergraduate and graduate/professional levels) who will share their experiences volunteering, interning, or working with local organizations that focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy, community building, and direct service.  

These events are open to all students. Panel Discussion on Thursday, Jan. 30th  from 12-1:30pm and Engagement Fair Friday, Jan. 31st from 2-4pm at  5710 S. Woodlawn Ave. RSVP here!

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential consultations with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. No appointment is necessary. 

Let's Talk is open to all University of Chicago undergraduate and graduate students and is a good fit for 

students who are not sure about therapy and wonder what it’s like to talk with a therapist.

Winter Quarter Let's Talk will be held from January 6 until March 7 with NO session on January 17 and 20 due to MLK Day.

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