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Suicide Prevention in a University Environment: Help for Yourself and Others

College is supposed to be a fun, relatively carefree time as students work to improve themselves and face the larger world. Yet, the inherent stresses of higher education compounded with work, familial and social obligations can lead people to hidden dark places in their mind that can be extremely difficult to rise above. An ever-growing acceptance about discussing mental health issues has shown a positive impact in the right direction.

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Learning Self-Compassion

The sad truth is, we are often our own toughest critics. Day in and day out, we suit up with our bright red boxing gloves, throwing gut punches. Itโ€™s no wonder we leave the rings of our minds feeling battered and bruised. There has to be a better way.

Depression And Social Media
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The Relationship Between Depression, Healthy Lifestyle & Social Media

A study was recently published surrounding the relationship between depression, healthy lifestyle behaviors and internet addiction in a university-aged student population. Titled “The relationship between depression, healthy lifestyle behaviors and internet addiction: a cross-sectional study of the athlete university students in Turkey”, this compelling study conducted by Frontiers in Psychology demonstrates interesting parallels related to athletic participation, depression and internet overuse.

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Goal Setting in the New Year

Resolve to make actionable goals this year for yourself, not resolutions. Why? Because, typically, the stereotypical and generic New Yearโ€™s resolutions to eat healthier or sleep better are quickly forgotten by February due to their intangible nature. Letโ€™s start off this year the right way. Forbes sets forth a realistic pathway for goal setting in their article โ€œThis New Yearโ€™s Set Goals, Not Resolutions.โ€

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Possible Career Paths for Science Programs at Life U

Career exploration is an important part of personal and professional growth. For students who are enrolled in science-specific majors here at Life University (Life U), here is a helpful starter guide to get you thinking about possible career paths. For more assistance with career exploration, please contact Life U Career Services.

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Shining a Light on Black Mental Health

The Black History Month 2022 national theme is โ€œBlack Health and Wellness. In honor of the theme, Dr. Harrison Davis, Chief Diversity Officer at Life University (Life U), would like to shine a light on what is becoming a prevalent issue today. Life U will be hosting an online Symposium on Black Mental Health on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.