Counseling Center suggest ideas for stress management

Looking for ways to reduce stress and maintain good mental health? Try these tips provided by the Texas Tech Student Counseling Center and keep them in your mental health toolbox:

• Exercise regularly

• Practice yoga or meditation

• Maintain a well-balanced, nutritional diet; avoid processed foods

• Keep a regular sleep schedule; get at least seven to eight hours of sleep nightly

• Enjoy a long bath or shower

• Read a book, listen to music or do other things you enjoy

• Relax with friends or family

• Schedule a massage

Visit https://www.depts. ttu.edu/scc/self-help-resources/online-resources/ relaxation-tools/ for podcasts pertaining to stress and relaxation.

Visit https://mhanational.org/mental-healthmonth to explore Mental Health America’s Tools 2 Thrive, as well as information pertaining to taking time for self-care; processing major life changes; dealing with anger and frustration; and adapting after trauma.