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Wellness

BU MeetUp founders Eric Wellers (LAW'24) (left) and Will Saunders (GRS'24). Photos by William Chapman (COM'26)

Wellness

Helping PhD, Law, and Grad Students Make Friends

February 1, 2023

Blank Valentine's Day card in red paper envelope with blank white note mockup inside and Valentines hearts on pink background.

Valentine's Day

Love Yourself First This Valentine’s Day with Words of Encouragement

January 20, 2023

The Agganis Arena staff believes their new sensory room is the first of its kind at any sports or live event venue in the Greater Boston area. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. Photo depicts a small room with beanbag chairs and other seating, with small trinkets and toys to play with as well as colorful art on the walls.

Mental Health

Agganis Arena’s New Sensory Room Debuts

December 22, 2022

A university classroom with theatre-style crescent seating. There is a large red question mark overlayed on the left side of the image and the entire canvas is tinted green

Listen Now

How Is the Conversation around Mental Health Changing among College Students?

November 28, 2022

For a story about a faculty exchange program between Sargent and Italy's University of Pavia—over the summer, prof Paula Quatromoni, at right, traveled to Pavia to teach Italian students about eating disorders in athletes and help develop coursework. Now, Pavia prof Cinzia Ferraris, at left, is here at Sargent this semester guest-speaking in classes. Photo by Cydney Scott

Nutrition Exchange

This International Faculty Exchange Is Training the Next Generation of Nutritionists in Eating Disorder Care

October 7, 2022

The Student Health Services facilities have been upgraded and have a lot of new, improved, and expanded services to offer to students. Here the lobby is pictured with yellow and blue walls and a receptionist sitting at a computer

Mental Health

Student Health Services Unveils New and Improved Offerings

September 30, 2022

Listen Now

Why Do Some People Live to 100—and How?

September 12, 2022

Mental health helpline volunteers at Call2Talk in Framingham, Mass., field calls during the first weekend of the federal 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, on July 16, 2022. Photo by Kayana Szymczak

Mental Health

Explaining the New 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline

September 9, 2022

Black and white photo of a young child sleeping in a bed.

Health

Melatonin Isn’t as Safe as You May Think

July 12, 2022

Photo of a young boy White boy with blonde, reddish hair smiling as he swims underwater in a pool. He faces the camera, wears blue and red googles and has his arms at his side. The water is super below and he swims close to the surface.

Water Safety

Top Water Safety Tips for Kids from a FitRec Expert

June 29, 2022

Photo of students doing yoga on the BU Beach during a sunny day. they stand on a lush, green lawn in the doggy down pose.

Wellness

New Name, Mission, and Website for Health Promotion & Prevention

March 17, 2022

Student Health

What You Need to Know about BU’s Good Samaritan Policy

September 1, 2021

A photo of an outdoor yoga class

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Summer Sol Series Outdoor Yoga at Bunker Hill Monument

July 6, 2021

People playing and relaxing in a big, open field of green grass in a city park

Health & Wellness

Going Green: Parks Can Help Everyone’s Well-being

June 29, 2021

A photo of the vial of a dose of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Public Health

Big Visa and Vaccine News for BU’s International Students

April 28, 2021

Photo of a young person in jeans and a light blue shirt with their hands over their crossed legs, sitting on a chair talking to a therapist or counselor of some kind, that is seen blurred on the right foreground.

Mental Health

BU Co-Creates First-of-Its-Kind Guides for Students Seeking a Mental Health Leave, and for Faculty and Staff

April 27, 2021

Series of three Back2BU posters that shows BU hockey fans cheering in the stands, students hanging out on the BU Beach, and students performing in a theater production. The first poster reads “Get Back to the good things,” and then says “VAX. UPLOAD. HOCKEY.” in large block letters. The next reads “VAX. UPLOAD. RELAX.” The final poster reads “VAX. UPLOAD. THEATER” Below, in smaller white text, each poster reads “Get vaccinated and upload your documents at Healthway. Because BU can’t relax COVID safety protocols until we know we have herd immunity. So do it ASAP. And get back to all these things you’ve been missing. ASAP. bu.ed.u/healthway.”

Public Health

Campus-Wide Campaign Urges Vaccination, Followed by Upload

April 21, 2021

Photo of a woman in a pink shirt, face mask, and black leggings doing yoga outside in a park with lots of greenery.

Wellness

Mindfulness: Why It Matters

March 31, 2021

Wellness

Six Ways to Best Take Advantage of a Wellness Day

March 18, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 2021

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?