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    Taking the Long View on You

    Fitness, Nutrition, and Sustained Physical Wellbeing When a new year starts, it’s common to think about “getting back on track” with fitness or nutrition. But…

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    A New Semester is Here!

    A new semester is here, and with it comes the chance to reset—not by expecting perfection, but by setting goals that are realistic and supportive of…

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    Welcome back, Tar Heels!

    As the semester begins, you may be feeling excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between. However you’re arriving to this moment, the Heels Care Network is…

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    Conflict at the Dinner Table

    Thanksgiving is a time to relax, enjoy good food, and spend quality time with your loved ones. There might also be conflict, and that’s normal.…

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    When to Ask For Help

    On a busy campus, it’s easy to notice when something seems off—maybe your roommate can’t shake a cough, a classmate has pulled back from the…

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    Setting Boundaries

    Choosing what matters and protecting your well-being Healthy boundaries help you conserve your energy, support your relationships, and stay aligned with your values. When you…

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    New Episodes of Feeling Seen Podcast

    The Feeling Seen podcast hosted by Dr. Erinn Scott, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Teasdale, Ph.D., staff psychologists at CAPS has launched four new episodes. The…

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    New Wide-Range Mental Health Screening Tool Available

    In September, the Heels Care Network introduced an online, confidential self-assessment tool. Users anonymously answer a series of mental health and are offered feedback and specific,…

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    Well-Being Days: A Guide to Self-Care

    Fall 2025 Well-Being Days Well-being days are a valuable opportunity to recharge, reflect, and focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether you’re looking…

  • UNC student sitting on the Quad, painting the Old Well on a canvas set up on an easel, with art supplies spread out on the grass around them.

    Mental Health Seminar: Mindfulness Through Art and Contemplative Practice

    This was the first seminar in the Fall 2025 Mental Health Seminar series. Explore the connection between creativity and wellbeing with Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombé.…