Stress Management

Programs and Initiatives for Stress Management

Graduate school can be stressful! At UMB, we are committed to spreading awareness about stress and anxiety, creating supportive programming, and providing resources designed to help students achieve academic success. A little bit of stress is good to motivate us to perform, and to pursue our personal and professional desires. However, the way that we respond to stress can make a big difference to our overall well-being. Learning how to cope with stress is important for mental and physical wellbeing. 

Pet Therapy 

Take a "Paws" Pet Therapy Maddie, Marcel, and Pippin will be there to bring a little joy and hopefully brighten your day. Pet therapy takes place in the SMC Campus Center, 1st floor lobby from 11:30-1 p.m.

Fall 2024 dates: Wednesday, September 11, Wednesday, October 23, Wednesday, November 6, and Wednesday, December 4. 

Book Well Free Library 

Book Well, is a health and wellness initiative to encourage reading for pleasure and stress reduction. Research shows that regular reading improves brain connectivity, increases vocabulary and comprehension, prevents cognitive decline, and strengthens empathy. Reading also aids in sleep readiness, stress reduction, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, fights depression symptoms, and contributes to a longer life. 

Book donations are being accepted September 16-30th in the lobby of the SMC Campus Center. Donations can also be made ongoing in the wellness suite located on the 5th floor of URecfit and wellness. 

Stress Busters 

Stress Busters is a nationwide college health program that helps students rediscover relaxation. You've been go-go-going and we want you to take a breather. Sooth the stress away with a variety of simple and creative ways to feel relief during finals season.

**Check back for Fall 2024 Stress Busters Events.