{"id":3150,"date":"2024-11-21T16:35:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T22:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=3150"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:04:00","slug":"emotional-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/emotional-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Be well by recognizing and managing one\u2019s emotions, coping effectively with life\u2019s stressors, and seeking help when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/emotional-wellness-hexagon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A green hexagon with an illustration of a half heart, half brain design. 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Self-Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get plenty of consistent, quality sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/county.milwaukee.gov\/EN\/Parks\/Explore\/Trails\/Nature-Trails\">Take a nature walk<\/a> and notice your surroundings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/health-promotion\/you-uwm\/\">Engage with YOU @ 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a> for self-care tips, guidance, self-assessments and resources to support your emotional wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/the-mindful-space\/\">Mindful Space<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/arc-student-hub-and-sensory-space\/\">Sensory Space<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/mindfulness\/#a2\">other places<\/a> conducive to meditation or relaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your mood by <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/events\/\">appreciating the arts.<\/a> Engage in Peck School of the Arts student art exhibitions, film and animations screenings, and performances in theatre, music and dance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-be-well-in-community\">Be Well in Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/togetherall\/\">Connect virtually<\/a> with other students about what&#8217;s on your mind in relation to your mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in peer-led <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wellness-programs\/\">wellness workshops<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/union\/craft-centre\/\">events<\/a> to develop your self-care practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-be-well-with-professional-support\">Be Well with Professional Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/lets-talk\/\"> brief and informal conversation with a counselo<\/a>r about a concern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/basics\/\">Explore your use of alcohol or other drugs <\/a>and ways to lessen the downsides you may be experiencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/group-offerings\/\">Participate in a therapy group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/\">Start short-term individual or couples therapy,<\/a> or utilize psychiatric services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/case-management\/\">Clinical Case Management services<\/a> to get connected with off-campus mental health resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/emergency\/\">crisis care<\/a> if you are facing a mental health crisis or need immediate support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-resources-for-emotional-wellness\">Additional Resources for Emotional Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/health-promotion\/you-uwm\/\">You @ 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/the-mindful-space\/\">The Mindful Space<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/arc-student-hub-and-sensory-space\/\">ARC Sensory Place<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/mindfulness\/#a2\">Areas to practice mindfulness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wellness-programs\/\">Wellness workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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