[Biostudent] UW Student Resources for Elections Stress & General Well-being

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General Resources

Husky HelpLine<https://wellbeing.uw.edu/huskyhelpline/>

All UW students across tri-campus can access free, real-time, 24/7 and confidential mental health provided by TELUS Health.
There are several ways to connect:

- Phone: Call 206-616-7777 (if you are calling from outside the US or Canada, dial 001-416-380-6578)
- Online chat: Chat with a Telus counselor on Telus website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/studentsupport.telushealth.com/ca/home__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opXpo2MB0$>
- Download the Telus app (Apple App Store<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/apps.apple.com/us/app/telus-health-student-support/id1112006222__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opaNau9B-$> | Google Play<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onetapsolutions.morneau.myissp&hl=en&pli=1__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opUuD1hxh$>) to have the full range of services at your fingertips any time.

6 Ways to Manage Stress During the Elections<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/stress/election-anxiety-stress-management__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opXXY0HTU$>, UW Medicine

Post-Election Empowerment Plan<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.uwb.edu/student-affairs/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2024/10/Post-Election-Empowerment-Plan-UWB-2024.pdf__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5ope4nECpQ$>, UW Bothell Counseling Center

Politically Charged News Toolkit: Tips & Resources to Cope with Current Discourse<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.canva.com/design/DAGSXJgYa2M/dCYgTA4dPkuwucCQO9hDDA/view?utm_content=DAGSXJgYa2M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor*1__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opZBWvHvn$>, UW Seattle Counseling Center
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BOTHELL CAMPUS

Election Support 2024 web page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.uwb.edu/student-affairs/counseling/election-support-2024__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opeoiYg0G$>

Mindfulness Mondays
1:15 - 2 pm
UW1 - 370

Give yourself the gift of mindfulness practice. Each week offers something new and mindfulness is highly effective for difficulties with thoughts, feelings, relationships and identities. All identities and levels welcome! Organized by the Counseling Center.

Counseling Center: Extended Crisis/Drop-In Hours
Nov. 4 - Nov. 8
Questions? uwbcc at uw.edu<mailto:uwbcc at uw.edu> or (425) 352-3183

If you are experiencing high stress due to the presidential election and wish to talk to a counselor in a 30 min. one-on-one session, please drop by the Counseling Center during the listed times. No appointment needed. First come, first serve. Organized by the Counseling Center.

Nov. 4, 1 pm - 3 pm
Nov. 5, 1 pm - 3 pm
Nov. 6, 10 am - 5 pm
Nov. 7, 11 am - 5 pm
Nov. 8, 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm

Barks & Ballots
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10 am - 2 pm
ARC Overlook 201

Join us on Election Day to de-stress and learn about more resources on campus!
Event includes therapy dogs (10 am - 11 am), massage therapists, cookies, and ramen.

Drop In Self-Care Space
Health & Wellness Resource Center
UW1-070

Need a quick stress break? Looking for somewhere where you can drop-in and breathe, craft, color and find a little quiet? Join Prevention, Health & Wellness for a drop-in de-stress event. Sponsored by Health & Wellness Resource Center and Violence Prevention & Advocacy.

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SEATTLE CAMPUS

Calm Through Art Therapy<https://wellbeing.uw.edu/mental-health/politicallychargednews/>
November 6, 2024, 2 - 2:50 pm
HUB 238

Feeling election stress? Join us for an Art Therapy session to unwind and express yourself creatively. Sometimes, words aren't enough to process the noise-let art be your outlet. Connect with others, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed and re-centered. No artistic skills needed, just bring yourself! Organized by the Counseling Center.

Paws 4 a Break<https://wellbeing.uw.edu/mental-health/groups-workshops-trainings/paws-4-a-break/>
November 7, 2024, 12 pm - 1 pm
4th Floor Lobby, Schmitz Hall

Paws 4 a break involves therapeutic interactions between individuals and trained animals. It helps improve emotional, mental, and physical well-being by providing comfort, reducing stress, and promoting a sense of joy. Organized by the Counseling Center.

Let's Talk: Elections (Virtual)<https://wellbeing.uw.edu/mental-health/politicallychargednews/>
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 2 - 4 pm
Register to attend on Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfu2srzkvGNdqWXmFVPMhkiCEmSXvVUDB#/registration<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfu2srzkvGNdqWXmFVPMhkiCEmSXvVUDB*/registration__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ipJvxgwmRnQICYmsnNYgMXbCWEtTk5Hu6TNVLaUvEXQcdX0ZJSTFWJsmjRN79xouJ-lMlmr2s1HF$>

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed about world news? You are not alone. With the load of academics, personal responsibilities, maybe differing opinions of those around you, and adjusting to a new space and program, it can add additional stress on top of what you are already experiencing. You may be feeling increased anxiety due to concerns of the election results and how that can impact your future. If you are also scrolling social media and strapped on the news, this can be additional stress as with constant news and updates it can fuel your emotional response. It is important to find ways that you can take care of yourself during this election period as this can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation and disconnect from peers. Organized by the Counseling Center and the HUB.

Peer Wellness Coaches

UW's Peer Wellness Coaches<https://livewell.uw.edu/pwc/> are always here to support students in a free 1-1 setting with any social-emotional skills students want to learn for: managing conflict, building relationships, navigating political discourse, or setting healthier routines around news/media consumption.

Wellness Kits<https://guides.lib.uw.edu/Odewellness/wellnesskits>
Odegaard Writing & Research Center

The Wellness kits foster student autonomy and creativity in caring for their over-all well-being while in Odegaard Library. The four kits include: Creativity, Mindfulness, Focus and Sensory. The Wellness Kits are available for checkout at the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of Odegaard Library. These items are for in-building use only and are due back before you leave the library. A Husky Card is required for equipment check out. Sponsored by UW Libraries.

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TACOMA CAMPUS

Morning Mindfulness<https://www.washington.edu/calendar/tacoma/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177539255>
Monday, Nov. 4, 9 am - 9:15 am
Zoom: 939 0213 0437

We gather weekday mornings at 9:00am on Zoom for a short mindfulness practice. We settle in for the first few minutes with light guidance then practice together in silence and end promptly at 9:15. On Fridays, people are welcome to linger for informal conversation about different aspects of mindfulness and self-care. Although we call it Mindfulness @ Work, students - both undergrad and grad - are welcome to join us.

Psychological & Wellness Services<https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/paws>
MAT 354
Make an appointment<https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/paws/making-appointment>

Psychological & Wellness Services (PAWS) provides confidential mental health counseling and related services for currently enrolled UW Tacoma students at no additional costs. We also provide consultation to faculty, staff, and university student families.

HuskiesCare - Student Affairs Virtual Resource Hub<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uwtacoma.concerncenter.com/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gI-OXgmgPVR1U6tMP9i55KCDSNJAGFty6syGLstJAzjBod8tEPiSdjcBI4ACdJOjil5opV2dTW74$>

Managed by the Office of Student Advocacy and Support, this website will help you find resources for your basic needs and any other concerns you might be experiencing.
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