HealthyStartU

Since the #pandemic first began, people of all ages have been dealing with varying levels of stress, worry, & even fear. Make sure to make your #mentalhealth a priority as you begin the fall semester! Read on for tips on managing #anxiety during #COVID19: bit.ly/2Z8uNA0

Welcome to HealthyStartU – your one-stop resource for health info during your college years! You’ll find information on all kinds of health topics, such as emotionally preparing for college, managing stress, alcohol, & more. healthystartu.org

Someone doesn’t need to be in a crisis to seek help, and you don’t have to be an expert to provide support. What’s most important is just being there for someone in a moment of need. Read on for a simple yet effective resource to show that you care. ow.ly/yZAt50zMW4M

In a virtual commencement speech to historically black college and university (#HBCU) graduating students, former President Obama speaks out on the government's #COVID19 response, Ahmaud Arbery, and social justice. #ShowMeYourWalk youtu.be/spIxSlUPVRc

Searching for work right out of college is always hard, let alone doing it in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and an economic meltdown. @NPR spoke to career counselors to help answer questions and anxieties graduating seniors are facing: n.pr/351306q

From Beyonce's dose of reality to Shawn and Camila's at-home duet, here are @billboard's top 10 favorite moments from @GlblCtzn and World Health Organization (@WHO)'s One World: Together at Home concert: bit.ly/2Vm7PEb

The @CDCgov​ is now recommending wearing face masks in public settings, even for those not experiencing any symptoms. The U.S. Surgeon General​ Dr. Jerome Adams shows how to create one without any sewing or special materials: youtu.be/tPx1yqvJgf4

Are you worried about whether you need to be wiping down food delivery packages or avoiding delivered food altogether? Read on for the facts: bit.ly/2vPx1ZR #COVID19 #Coronavirus

A retired NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station shares his tips for living in isolation: nytimes.com/2020/03/21/opi…

.@Active_Minds has two webinars planned for next week to help students focus on their #mentalhealth while displaced, quarantined, and more. Learn more and register here! bit.ly/33xn8MP

If you're social distancing and getting a little stir-crazy, here are six virtual tours you can take while stuck at home! bit.ly/2TZhMGY

Wondering if you should be wearing a mask to protect against COVID-19? View tips from the World Health Organization (@WHO) and more advice about basic protective measures here: bit.ly/3d3LzFU

It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. This tip sheet from the @WHO provides some advice on ways to cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak.

Welcome to the HealthyStartU Twitter! We're looking forward to sharing all the resources and information you need to make the transition to and through college. Check out healthystartu.org for info on topics like dining options, student health insurance, and much more.