Staying Active in the Winter

Winter is well underway, and as temperatures drop, many people become less active. Even though it may feel harder to get moving this quarter, exercise still has many important benefits, such as improved sleep, lower levels of anxiety, and reduced risk of depression. Here are some of the American Heart Assocation’s tips on staying active in the winter:

• Dress warmly and wear layers for outdoor exercise
• Stay hydrated
• Try indoor activities such as yoga or dancing

Good luck staying active, and remember, a small amount of exercise is better than none!

Highlighted Event: Maroon Mental Health Matters

Maroon Mental Health Matters

Maroon Mental Health Matters is a 3-hour pilot program designed to give participants the skills to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. The course is tailored specifically for the University of Chicago community. It uses didactics, role-playing, and group discussion to help participants appropriately recognize and respond to mental health concerns or emotional crises.  Register for an upcoming  student training or staff/faculty training . 

Study Break Quiz

Take quiz to find your winter hobby this winter quarter!

Video of the Week:

Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 Tips to Healthy Fitness During Winter

Check out this video to learn more on ways to exercise in these colder months.

Wellness Resources

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.

 Let's Talk will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from January 8 - March 8 (no session on Jan. 15). Let’s Talk’s sessions are drop-in and first-come, first-served format.

Art Therapy Open Studio

Art Therapy Open Studio is a self-directed community space for people to spend time doing creative activities they enjoy, such as writing and art-making, while also being able to socialize or take a breather.

Open studio allows individuals to express their feelings and thoughts through a creative and therapeutic process because sometimes words are not enough. Join  every Thursday,  from 2:00 – 4:30 PM at the Student Wellness Center Room 1058 B.

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.

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