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Being a student is stressful — even moreso than usual with the additional challenges of COVID-19 and remote learning. It is more important than ever that we make time to assess and support our mental health, and World Mental Health Day on October 10 is a good reminder of this!
Regardless of having a diagnosed mental illness or not, every one of us can work towards what optimal mental health looks like for ourselves. Caring for our mental health during a pandemic may mean that some of our practices have changed. Self-care for your mental health is important, not because you need to be productive, but because you matter.
The Days of Action Committee led by the Dean of Students ACCESS Team has put together this awesome guide with resources for looking after your mental health, and asked students what they do to help care for their mental health. Here are ten common responses that might help you:
