This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about a few things to do to de-stress from finals.

As days grow shorter, temperatures grow colder and the sky becomes a sea of gray, finding motivation to complete schoolwork or get out of bed each morning can seem like a difficult task, especially for students like Daniel Dominick suffering from seasonal affective disorder.

There is a stigmatization and misunderstanding of people who regularly spend time alone. Our society always pushes for social interactions, but spending time by yourself is crucial for personal growth and mental wellness. Alone time is essential for individuals to recharge, prioritize what is important to them and check in with themselves. 

During the pandemic, teachers experienced a high rate of burnout, among other challenges. However, they still shouldn’t put unfair expectations on students.

The thing about stress is that it doesn’t typically get better on its own. But when you take care of your mental health, you increase your energy levels and can even reduce the risk of illness.

About 100 students gathered in the auditorium of Alumni Hall on Tuesday night as Pitt Panhellenic hosted Stephanie Foster, a stand-up comedian, for her self-produced comedy tour “Without Rhyme Nor Reason.”

As Morgan’s Message ambassadors at Pitt, Olivia Zambrino, Caroline Rusinski and Leah Faunce are starting a club to address and eliminate stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes. Morgan’s Message is a nonprofit founded by the family and friends of Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who died by suicide in 2019.

As the pandemic gradually fades from the forefront of our minds as cases slow and COVID-19 dominates less of the news, will the mental well-being of Pitt’s students do so too? 

Sometimes it’s OK to take a break from the constant stream of news for the sake of mental health.

This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about why it is important to check in frequently with your mental health.