Talk Space
Need someone to talk to? Check out TalkSpace.
West Virginia University and Talkspace are working together to bring WVU students convenient, personal and professional online messaging and support from a dedicated licensed mental health therapist, anytime, anywhere.
WVU students receive these services at no cost. You will have access to two video sessions per month, and you can regularly send text, audio and video messages to your therapist. All you need to do is enter your MIX email to verify eligibility. You do NOT need to contact the Counseling Center prior to using Talkspace services. Talkspace is confidential and secure.
Yoga Practice
Meditation Practice
Animal Videos
Scientific studies have shown that interactions with animals have a significant impact on our mental health. A 2007 study by Souter and Miller found "that animal-assisted interventions have the potential to significantly reduce depressive symptoms". A 2021 study by Ein, et al. found that watching dog videos "decrease[d] subjective anxiety and increase[d] happiness" in participants.
In summary:
Feeling stressed? Play with a pet!
Don't have a pet? Watch some cute animal videos!
References:
Natalie Ein, Maureen J. Reed & Kristin Vickers (2022) The Effect of Dog Videos on Subjective and Physiological Responses to Stress, Anthrozoös, 35:3, 463-482, DOI: 10.1080/08927936.2021.1999606
Souter, M. A., & Miller, M. D. (2007). Do animal-assisted activities effectively treat depression? a meta-analysis. Anthrozoos, 20(2), 167–180. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303707X207954
Jigsaw Puzzles
How quickly can you complete this jigsaw puzzle? Race against the clock or challenge a friend!
Or create your own doodles with the help of an art therapy student...
