Winter Quarter | Week 8 February 19, 2024
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Responding to Feelings of Isolation
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The United States is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic, which means that feelings of loneliness and isolation are incredibly common; even before the covid-19 pandemic, as many as 79% of Gen Zers and 71% of Millennials reported being lonely, according to a 2018 study conducted by Cigna.
Even though loneliness is normal, you don’t have to be lonely at UChicago! There are tons of resources, on and off campus, for making meaningful social connections:
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Highlighted Event: Pet Love
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Wednesday, February 28th , 11:30am - 1pm
Reynold's Club
Join Student Wellness for quality time with certified therapy dogs to help decrease cortisol and boost oxytocin. Take a study break and de-stress with us as the quarter wraps up! In addition to the our therapy dogs, we will have a cute dog puzzle to work on and animal themed postcards to send to loved ones.
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| Video of the Week:
How to fight loneliness: Everyday hacks for a connected life
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Check out this video to learn more on ways to combat loneliness and connect with others.
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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. Let's Talk will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from January 8 - March 8. Let’s Talk’s sessions are drop-in and first-come, first-served format.
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| 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.
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| 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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