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Text: College Mental Health Tips
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Crass talking and smiling
Crass: Hi everyone, Crass here! College can really be a struggle if you have a mental disorder.
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Crass frowning trying to take notes
Text: Trouble Paying Attention
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Crass in bed frowning at an alarm clock
Text: Struggling to Get Up
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Crass looking scared at other people behind her
Text: Stress Around People
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Crass talking
Crass: We’re taught to erase our disorders and disabilities and fit into the status quo. But ignoring part of yourself does more harm than good. Here is a list of how to deal with mental health flare-ups in a healthy way when it comes to college.
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Text: #1 Eat Breakfast and Lunch
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Crass sad sitting at a desk with a grumbling stomach
Text: Mental health and physical health are linked. Skipping a meal increases stress hormones in your body which can result in inattentiveness and lower grades.
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Crass smiling and checking her phone
Text: If you’re having trouble eating, set an alarm to remind you to eat or ask a friend to eat with you.
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Text: #2 Talk to Your Professors
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Crass sadly typing on her laptop
Text: Keep your professors in the loop! They want to help you and will understand if you are struggling
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Professor talking to Crass
Text: They can be a great source of support and they can give great advice
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Text: Mental Health Days
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Crass in bed typing an email on her laptop
Text: It’s just like a sick day. Sometimes you reach your limits. It’s okay to take a day off for some self-care.
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Crass sitting with tea wrapped in a blanket
Text: Treat yourself like you would treat a friend. Give yourself lots of love.
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Text: #4 Close Support System
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Crass smiling with a friend
Text: Whether you’re on or off campus, make sure you have friends close-by that you can trust. Be sure you’re comfortable sharing your feelings with them.
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Crass smiling with a tear on her cheek, standing with a friend
Text: It’s good to have someone you an count on if you’re feeling low. Long distance friends are great, but you can’t beat having someone physically there when you’re in need.
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Text: #5 Anxious? Go Outside
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Crass walking and smiling with a friend
Text: Whenever I had anything big on my mind, I called up my friend and we went for a walk
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Crass and friend laughing
Text: Going out elevates your mood, is good for your body, and can be the solution to your troubles.
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Text: #6 Find the Funny
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Crass working on art board while laptop plays in the background
Text: This one got me through many an all-nighter. I would put my favorite comedian on in the background while I did my work.
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Crass laughing with her laptop
Text: Seek out whatever you find funny! A little laughter goes a long way.
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Text: #7 Campus Mental Health Centers
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Crass sitting and talking with a therapist
Text: Check out what your school’s mental health center. It’s always good to have a professional opinion.
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Crass looking at bulletin board
Text: If one-on-one isn’t for you, keep an eye on mental health campus events. Meet new people and learn new ways to manage mental health.
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Text: #8 Get Involved
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Crass talking with a friend
Text: Find your niche! Find a club that sounds fun to you.
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Crass and friend laughing
Text: Who knows, you may meet your next best friend there!
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Crass talking and smiling
Crass: Being in college is a huge step. Congratulate yourself for being there.
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Crass talking and smling
Crass: You’re working as hard as you can and you should be proud.
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Crass talking and smiling with her eyes closed
Crass: Just take each day at a time and be patient with yourself.
