Emotional Health

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    Traumatic events happen every day, and the CU Boulder community is not exempt. The way we respond to survivors matters, often influencing their decisions to seek out further help and affecting the healing process.
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    Starting the new school year at CU comes with new classes, friends, activities, relationships and more. As exciting as this all is, it can also become overwhelming and you can feel weighed down by your own expectation to do it all.
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    Whether you’re getting used to a new course schedule, a new residence off-campus or a new job or internship, the beginning of a new semester can bring a lot of change.
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    Eating disorders can be hard to talk about. They can be even harder to talk about when you’re concerned about a friend. Starting the conversation and connecting a friend to resources is important in getting them the help need.
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    While legal definitions vary, a working definition of stalking is “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.”
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    Being in college can be a whirlwind of new classes, internships, friends, relationships, activities and more. As exciting as this all is, it can also become overwhelming and we can feel trapped by the weight of our own expectations.
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    When we're going through a hard time, our outlook can be the vehicle to a better place.
  • Student studying
    Having a plan for your health and wellness can help you stay focused and finish strong.
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    The right amount of stress can keep us motivated, but too much of it can take a toll on our well-being. It’s important to find healthy ways to manage stress.
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    Making connections with others is an important part of the university experience. Drinking alcohol or using other drugs are sometimes seen as a vehicle for socializing*. 
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