Annual Stress Less Carnival brings dogs and mental health resources to students before finals

By Maristela Romero Mental health awareness groups lined McKeldin mall Wednesday with booths for the Stress Less Carnival hosted by Active Minds at Maryland to inform students on a variety of ways to relax before the upcoming finals week. The annual event offered painting, ring toss and stress ball-making among other activities to serve as avenues for students to practice self-care. “We have a lot … Continue reading Annual Stress Less Carnival brings dogs and mental health resources to students before finals

The semester is mounting and so is stress

  By Shruti Bhatt A new semester has started, and for students, loads of stress will soon start to pile up. “As soon as the third week starts, it’s go time,” said Krina Patel, a junior biology major. Patel said the first two weeks always go by smoothly because professors are still giving students a chance to get used to the flow of classes. “Professors … Continue reading The semester is mounting and so is stress

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