Thinking about your resolutions? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) has created tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being in 2024. Tip 2: Break down your big goals into smaller, more manageable goal. #samsha

Continuing with our SAMSHA tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being... Tip 3: Focus on progress, not perfection and stay positive. #samsha #mentalhealth #newyearsresolutions

Continuing with our SAMSHA tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being... Tip 4: Lean on others for support and motivation. #samsha #mentalhealth #newyearsresolutions

Continuing with our SAMSHA tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being... Tip 5: Don't compare yourself to others. #samsha #mentalhealth #newyearsresolutions

Continuing with our SAMSHA tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being... Tip 6: Practice self-compassion. #samsha #mentalhealth #newyearsresolutions

Continuing with our SAMSHA tips for creating resolutions that prioritize your mental well-being... Tip 7: Know when to ask for help. #samsha #mentalhealth #newyearsresolutions

Take time out your day to meditate or to just take a walk. Remember you are important and need to treat yourself as such.

The CDC defines environment as everything around us: the air we breathe, the water that we drink, the food that we eat, and the the places we live, work, and play. Taking care of our environment takes care of our health.

A message from @umbcretrieveressentials: Need free food over winter break? Stop by the Free Corner Store at the UMBC Police Dept. (open 24/7, 365/yr)…⁣ and ALSO! Check out this amazing resource through Maryland Food Bank!! Type in your zip code and find free food near you 💛

Practicing gratitude as a part of your daily routine is a great way to partially relieve stress. It can't solve everything, but it can give you a sense of peace in those really overwhelming moments as a college student!

Did you know? January is National Blood Donor Month. Every day, donors help people who urgently need blood for things like injuries, surgeries, or blood disorders. Even giving blood just once can help save more than one life. #GivingEqualsLiving #GiveBlood

The Office of Health Promotion has plenty of fun coming up for the Spring semester! Make sure to follow us on myUMBC to find out about our upcoming events including the Condom Art Show!

The percentage of adults who have received any mental health treatments has increased from 18.5% to 23.2% in the past three years. It is okay to ask for help.

We are so excited for this semester to start! Retrievers can we get a woof woof?!

Did you know that there are seven main classes of nutrients that the body needs. These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber and water.

Did you know? Mushrooms are fungi but they count as vegetables in our diet and they are packed with nutrients. Consider adding mushrooms to your routine for improved gut health and a healthy immune system!

Each semester, RIH facilitates group counseling sessions. Check out their website to see if any of their groups would be a good fit for you this semester.

Welcome back everybody! Let's get this semester started!

Eat the rainbow, make sure to incorporate a diverse group of fruits and vegetables into your diet.