Active Minds Maryland promotes self-care for students to stress less

By Kelly Zheng The annual Stress Less Carnival, held April 18 on McKeldin Mall, offered students the chance to relax between classes and before finals. The carnival was an initiative from campus advocacy organization Active Minds at Maryland, which strives to reduce the stigma of mental health on campus The carnival was one of five events from the group’s Stress Less Week, which hosted an … Continue reading Active Minds Maryland promotes self-care for students to stress less

Students creatively de-stress at the Stress Less Carnival

By Ana Hurler Students took part in creative de-stressing activities and learned how to manage their stress during the 6th annual Stress Less Carnival on McKeldin Mall Thursday, hosted by the campus organization, Active Minds at Maryland. The carnival was part of the organization’s Stress Less Week, which took place from April 16 to 22, and included events such as a Mental Health Awareness Acapella Concert and … Continue reading Students creatively de-stress at the Stress Less Carnival

Memorial Chapel hosts event for students to take a break and wind down

  By Liza Noskova   Visitors enjoyed an afternoon of eating lunch, relaxing and listening to live music, as part of UMD’s traditional Wind Down Wednesday spring event, held April 19 at the university’s Memorial Chapel. “It’s a chance for students, staff and faculty to see the chapel as not just a place of worship and spirituality, but also one of fellowship and community,” said Mel Coles, the … Continue reading Memorial Chapel hosts event for students to take a break and wind down