Students share the benefits of fitness on stress
Matthew Ellmore/Contributing Writer It’s no secret that college students carry plenty of stress, whether it be from work, class, or personal reasons. Plenty of services…
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Don’t let stress ruin your semester back at school
Belen Sassone/Staff Writer A new environment is difficult for anyone to get accustomed to. When high school is over, getting a fresh start may seem…
FIU Counseling and Psychological Services helps students reduce stress
Elizabeth Soza/Contributing Writer Counseling and Psychological Services is now offering Heartmath, a free software that helps reduce stress and anxiety and improve students’ mood….
Why you get sick after bouts of stress
Julieta Rodrigo // Staff Writer When we are stressed, our bodies enable defense mechanisms to allow us to combat our anxieties. You can tell that…
College debt is causing students psychological stress
Not only has student debt caused people to declare bankruptcy fresh into their adulthood, it has ignited a psychological and financial stress that hinders this generation’s journey toward success.
School, work and tension: how students cope with daily stress
The quintessential student attends class, participates in school events, is part of organizations and, on top of that, lives away from campus grounds. With these extracurricular activities, it gives students less time to relax and more to add on their to-do list.
Student Thoughts: Meditation and exercise to combat depression
College is an exciting time, but it can also be very challenging and demanding, so Panthers are bound to feel stressed throughout the semester. Stress can be good as it keeps you alert, motivated and primed to respond to danger. However, too much stress or chronic stress could lead to depression.
Students: You’re not alone when dealing with stress
According to a study by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State, more than 100,000 students nationwide at 140 colleges and universities were surveyed having sought help at campus counseling centers.
Student Thoughts: Coloring books can relieve stress in adults
Coloring helps to soothe the mind by stimulating areas of the brain linked to motor skills, the senses and creativity.
Healthy, Happy, Humble: Four ways to reduce stress this semester
Who doesn’t love the excitement of a new semester? New classes, new professors and a fresh start to the academic year. Sounds good, right? Here’s some ways to manage the all the hectic, exciting days to come.