Winter Quarter | Week 8 February 24, 2025
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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 common; even before the covid-19 pandemic. However studies show that loneliness is more prevalent among young people, a survey by the Cigna Group found that 79% of adults aged 18 to 24 report feeling lonely compared to 41% of seniors aged 66 and older.
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, March 5th
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
McCormick Tribune Lounge in Reynold'sClub
(5706 S. University Ave)
Once a quarter, therapy dogs come to campus, offering students an opportunity to socialize, lower anxiety, reduce loneliness, and have a healthy outlet for positive touch. We hope to see you there!
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For this week’s study break, see if you can pass this geometry test!
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To Anyone Feeling Lonely
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Check out this video to explore a list of four tips to help you deal with loneliness.
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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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Join Student Wellness for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga class that will ease tension and melt your worries away. Classes are free and open to all levels of experience and props and mats are provided. Please come in comfortable clothes and dress in layers.
Class is held on Mondays from 3-4pm in the Student Wellness Multipurpose Room. (840 E. 59th Street)
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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 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 until March 7.
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UChicago Student Wellness
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