Finals season might be a daunting time to try something new, but if you’re going to try anything to help you be successful during finals – try mindfulness. It’s a practice, for sure, but even with one session, you brain…
Just about 10 years ago, I was bored and uninspired. I started to ask myself those age old questions: What would be my career path? What are my values? What’s important to me? Because I didn’t have a great way to answer…
Hi Heels, As you may know I am a second year Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the School of Public Health studying Health Behavior. One of the awesome features of my graduate program is that students have…
This was supposed to be an exciting year. Many of us are students at the school of our dreams and are thrilled to live in Chapel Hill. Filled with allure, UNC is full of prospects: for new friendships and creating…
It’s not enough to be against racism – we need people to be actively anti-racist. Don’t be a bystander in the fight to dismantle white supremacy. We deserve to live in world where every person is treated like a human…
The news today may feel troubling, traumatic, angering, frustrating, or scary. We all have instances where we find it both difficult to engage with current events and also find it difficult to ignore them.
It is important to be aware of what’s happening. It’s also vital to take care of yourself and your mental health.…
We know that being away from friends and activities is challenging. Maintaining your overall personal well-being while you are isolating or quarantining on campus is important and there are many resources available to help. UNC Healthy Heels is here to support you. Stay…
Healthy Heels takeovers are meant to highlight the unique experiences of UNC students and how their experiences relate to health, mental health and overall well-being. These stories allow Healthy Heels to engage with our followers in fun and effective ways.…
It can be hard to know which support options might work best for your needs. There are a range of resources offered to UNC students to support you through difficult times. “I want to connect with other students to find…
Kyle Alexander, MSW, LCSW, (pronouns he/him/his) a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker at UNC CAPS, offers his perspective on mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community during COVID-19. Quarantine as a queer college student often means moving back home. Home where…
