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Tools for managing stress and anxiety

It’s normal to feel anxious during times of transition, change or uncertainty. When life feels unpredictable it’s crucial to focus on our mental health, connections with family and friends and self-care. Here are some tools you can use to help manage stress and anxiety.

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3 self-care tips for this week

While social distancing has been adopted as a proactive measure to protect our physical health, it’s important to maintain social connections and look after our mental health, too. Here are some ways to care for yourself during times of uncertainty.

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What to expect this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

St. Patrick’s Day is a time of festivities and celebration. Please take a moment to review some important safety and enforcement tips. Patrols CU and Boulder Police both plan to step up enforcement during this time, including the number of officers on duty and frequency of patrols. Know the rules...

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How to help a friend: alcohol poisoning

St. Patrick’s Day is a time of festivities and celebration. Help keep your friends safe this holiday weekend by helping prevent and respond to alcohol poisoning. More information about St. Patrick's Day activities is available at colorado.edu/shamrock . What does alcohol poisoning look like? CU Boulder Amnesty Policy Calling for...

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Quiz: Do you know how to stay safe when drinking?

If you choose to use alcohol or other substances, do you know ways to stay safe? Test your knowledge with an interactive quiz!

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Stop scrolling: 4 things you should be doing on social

Social media has a lot of benefits: it’s a place where we can keep up with friends, make plans and hear about events. However, it can also become a source of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you navigate social media in a positive way. Check your...

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Caffeine detox: Want to lower your caffeine intake?

Caffeine has its perks, but in high doses it can start to cause issues. According to the Mayo Clinic , up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for most healthy adults. That’s roughly equivalent to four cups of home-brewed coffee or two energy shots. If you drink...

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Take this quiz before you have sex

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common among college students and young adults. Test your knowledge of STIs before your next hookup with this interactive quiz.​ Take the quiz For general information on sexual health and sexually transmitted infections, visit beforeplay.org . Resources Â鶹ÒùÔº can also get sex supplies like condoms,...

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Why is making friends as an adult so hard?

Making friends as an adult may seem harder than it used to be, but why? The honest answer: we can be set in our ways. We have our established friends and routines, so it can be hard to deviate from what we already know to meet new people. We may...

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Self-care ideas that cost $0

If you’ve spent time on social media, you’ve probably come across plenty of people talking about self-care. While it can be inspiring to see others practicing self-care, social media can sometimes give an altered portrayal of what self-care should look like. In a lot of cases, influencers will take trips,...

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