Taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is essential to thriving in college and beyond. Here are practical tools, helpful tips, and campus resources to help you manage stress, build healthy habits, and prioritize your overall wellness. Whether you’re looking for mindfulness exercises, time management strategies, or just a reminder to take a break—you’re in the right place. For further resources or information on services, you can call (815) 836-5455 or complete this Student Wellness Center Request for Information.
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Mental Health
- You Are OKAY.org Resource Hub
- Very Well Mind – Best Mental Health Apps
- Award-winning Mental Health & Wellness Podcasts
Self-compassion & Resilience
Yoga for Stress Relief & Focus
- Yoga for Stress Relief:
- Yoga with Adriene (Comprehensive practices for stress relief, sleep, focus, anxiety etc.)
- Yoga Improves Focus & Brain Functioning
- Yoga is Good for the Brain
Breath Exercises
- 10 Awesome GIFs for Calm Breathing
- Box Breathing
- How to use 4-7-8 breathing for anxiety
- Breathing for Anxiety
Discovering Strengths, Living Life with Values & Finding Meaning
Lewis University Resources for Self-Care and Wellness
- Center for Academic Success and Enrichment help students improve academic performance through advising, tutoring, and innovative academic programs.
- Student Wellness Center cares for your physical, emotional and mental health.
- International Student Services provides services and advocacy for international students including helping international students access University and external resources for insurance, banking, social security, and daily life needs.
- Lasallian Belonging celebrates diversity (i.e. culture, ethnicity, gender identity, intellectual ability, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and theological perspective) and seeks to be inclusive.
- Office of Veteran Affairs offers military and veteran and their families support and resources.
- Recreation and Fitness Center provides personal fitness, group exercise classes and wellness activities
- Student Activities coordinates events for students and over 100 student organizations and clubs.
- University Ministry offers support and resources through peer ministry, community small groups, retreats, service and social justice opportunities, food pantry and faith/spirituality.
*Note: The Student Wellness Center of Lewis University does not endorse or recommend a specific website or resource. This list is to provide assistance and is not intended to be a complete list of all resources.