Wellness Resource Center

Tomorrow morning we will be at Paley Library (Temple University Libraries) until 10:30 am giving you tips and resources for taking care of yourself during finals. Join us for breakfast!

Sleep is crucial to our physical and mental well-being! It improves memory, learning, and immune function which are so important during finals time. If you're faced with the decision to study or sleep, give yourself permission to rest your body and mind. #MWBMonday [Image description: Illustrations of stars, clouds, and the moon behind text from the caption above.]

With finals coming up, think about how you can spend your time to feel and do your best! Make a plan for self-care during finals, including scheduling time to attend any of the many study break events happening on campus! We're partnering with Temple University Libraries for Crunch Time Cafe this year! #weekendwellness #finalswellness

“I love the WRC because I have learned so much in such a short time and it really solidified the idea of holistic wellness for me. I wanted to become a Peer Educator because my goal as a medical professional is to promote acknowledgement of mental health in the conversations about physical health. Through the WRC, I have received QPR Suicide Prevention training and learned so much about the other content areas as well. Helping people is something I naturally do and wanted to be able to provide people with the best information and resources possible. I also wanted to be able to promote healthier lifestyles to everyone on campus.” -Khilah [Image Description: Image reads "Peer of the Week" above photo of student smiling]

Tomorrow is the last day to access HIV testing this semester & our #WorldAIDSDay Panel! Our panel will be in the @TUStudentCenter room 200AB from 6 pm - 7:30pm. Come learn about the innovative research happening at Temple! Knowing your status and getting appropriate treatment if diagnosed, greatly reduces the risk of HIV developing into AIDS. https://bit.ly/2oHNAgY

Our stress-busting tip for the last full week of class: try single tasking! Our brains can't actually multi-task, they switch between tasks really quickly - how exhausting! Make a plan to get all of your work done, but focus on doing one project at a time. In the end, you can do better and feel less stress! #MWBMonday [Image description: white text over a transparent image background of a laptop, notebook, and mug that says "Try single-tasking. Make a plan to get all your work done, but focus your energy on one project at a time to decrease stress.]

Many college students report that they drink alcohol as a form of stress relief. There are so many ways to relieve stress that won't cause any of the negative side effects of alcohol! Some include mindful movement, exploring Philadelphia, and connecting with friends. Explore a variety of ways (big or small) to relieve stress this weekend! #WeekendWellness [Image description: three thumbnail-sized photos: a person at the gym, a picture of City Hall, and 4 friends with interlocking forearms. Text below these images says "There are so many ways to relieve stress!" with suggestions from the caption above.]

Tomorrow, December 1st is #WorldAIDSDay! Stop by the Howard Gittis Student Center today between 12pm and 2pm to receive resources, answer trivia questions, and get freebies!