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3 tips to minimize stress in relationships

Oct. 29, 2019

When stress levels spike, our relationships are first in line to feel the impact. It's important to know how to interrupt the effects of stress before it spreads to other areas of your life.

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Maintaining balance in graduate school: Coping strategies for academic life

Oct. 16, 2019

Think you don’t need consistent mental health care and emotional support while you’re in graduate school? We all need some kind of external support network, and that looks different for everyone. Get tips.

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Progress not perfection: 3 tips to deal with failure

Oct. 15, 2019

It can be easy to forget how normal failure is, especially when we’re scrolling through friends’ highlight reels on social media. Get tips for dealing with setbacks and ways to come out better on the other side.

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Know before you go: Tips from a CU Ski Team member

Oct. 9, 2019

With ski and snowboard season fast approaching, senior CU Ski Team member Darby Hartman offers a few tips for veteran and novice riders.

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Is it stress or something more?

Oct. 8, 2019

Stress and anxiety: These terms are often used interchangeably when we talk about feelings of worry or dread. And while they share many symptoms, they are two distinct conditions. Learn more.

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Sharing your CU experience with your family

Sept. 24, 2019

Family Weekend is quickly approaching! If you have friends or family coming to visit your new home at CU, here are some tips and ideas for things to do and talk about.

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Tips for improving focus

Sept. 16, 2019

While time management is important, there’s another obstacle that can frequently stand in your way of being productive: staying focused.

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Help a fellow Buff: Ask the question

Sept. 9, 2019

Suicide—it’s not an easy topic to talk about, but it’s so important. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you care about is having a hard time, it’s important for someone who is thinking about suicide to get the help they need.

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Saturday’s CU-Nebraska matchup to highlight mental health awareness

Sept. 5, 2019

CU Athletics has designated Saturday’s football game as this year’s mental health awareness game. This marks the second year the Athletics Department has featured this important topic throughout a football game.

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Better breakfasts for your nutrition goals

Sept. 3, 2019

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal, but what makes it so important? Learn more about how eating breakfast can improve brain function.

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