{"id":12428,"date":"2026-04-03T13:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/?page_id=12428"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:39:46","slug":"health-and-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/rasc\/health-and-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Health and wellness include your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Taking care of yourself is essential to managing stress, staying engaged, and succeeding academically during your first year and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Challenges Students Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty balancing academics, social life, and self-care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble sleeping or maintaining healthy routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling unsure about where to seek help or hesitant to reach out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips You Can Try Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a consistent sleep and wake schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat regular meals and drink plenty of water to support your energy, focus, and overall wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build short breaks into your study time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in physical activity, even for 10-15 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice simple stress-management techniques such as deep breathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URI Resources That Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Counseling Center<\/h2><p>Provides individual support and group options to help students navigate stress, transitions, and personal challenges.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Access Counseling Services<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/healthservices\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Health Services<\/h2><p>Offers medical care, wellness visits, and health education to support students&#8217; physical health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Schedule Health Appointment<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Campus Recreation<\/h2><p>Creates opportunities for physical activity, stress relief, and connection through fitness classes, intramurals, and recreation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Join Recreational Activities<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Office of Student Involvement<\/h2><p>Helps students get involved in campus activities and organizations that support connection, balance, and wellbeing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Engage Campus Activities<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/living-and-learning-communities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Living and Learning Communities<\/h2><p>Helps students navigate challenges and connects them to appropriate campus support when concerns arise.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Experience Living Communities<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Ask For Extra Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, or low mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your well-being is affecting your academic performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are having difficulty functioning day to day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel unsure about how to get support or hesitant to reach out for help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who to Contact For One-On-One Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/staff\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/staff\/\">Counseling Center staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support and Advocacy Services staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Skills Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Services providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\">Academic Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faculty or staff member you trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health and wellness include your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. 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