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  • Students working at a computer for their lab.

    Study Smarter, Not Harder

    As midterms approach, it’s easy to feel like your worth is tied to your performance—but midterms don’t define you. How you take care of yourself during…

  • In an effort to promote student mental health and wellbeing, foster a supportive campus environment, and prevent suicide, UNC-Chapel Hill has developed and installed “Hope Signs” as part of its comprehensive mental health strategy. Recommended by the JED Campus Partnership and guided by the JED Task Force, this initiative aims to provide timely, visible reminders of mental health resources in areas where they are most needed. 

    UNC-Chapel Hill Earns JED Campus Alumni Status

    After a four-year partnership with the JED Campus program, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has achieved JED Campus alumni status, a recognition…

  • Student working on an art project.

    Spotting Symptoms

    Stress doesn’t always look like panic or feeling overwhelmed all the time. Sometimes it shows up in quieter, less obvious ways that are easy to…

  • Student sitting on bench doing work on her computer outside of Old East Residence Hall.

    Your Time, Your Call

    Time management check-in. As the semester picks up, it’s normal to feel pulled in many directions at once. Classes, work, and personal responsibilities can add up quickly, making it…

  • Path through a green forest

    Finding Adventure and Building Community at the Outdoor Education Center 

    Learn more about Carolina’s OEC

  • Student holding a therapy goat in the library.

    Find Support this Semester

    Self-care isn’t just about taking breaks—it’s also about finding support that helps you feel understood and connected. As we settle into the new year, it’s a great time to think…

  • Student pulling a cart of items

    Small Space, Big Impact

    Setting Up Your Space to Shape Your Health College life happens in small spaces—dorm rooms, shared apartments, libraries, dining halls, and study nooks. When things…

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    Mental Health Seminar: The Healing Power of Presence – Mindfulness for Stress and Life Satisfaction

    This was the second seminar in the Spring 2026 Mental Health Seminar series. What does it really mean to be present, and why does it…

  • A pair of students walk through the snow but the Bell Tower.

    Let’s Check In Together

    It’s important to remember you are never alone, especially as the semester gets into full swing. Classes, deadlines, and expectations can feel heavy, but support is always…

  • Students read in the quad

    Unplug to Recharge

    Digital Detox, Screen Time, and Your Mental Health Phones, laptops, and tablets are part of college life. Everything from classes, group chats, social media, entertainment,…