Meditation is a practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and cultivate a greater awareness of the ways in which our body and mind can work together.
Whether you’ve been practicing meditation for years, feel ready to try it for the first time, or find yourself somewhere in between - there’s a place for you here.
Light therapy, or phototherapy, is the use of specific devices to treat changes in mood that are especially common during the fall and winter months.
While typically used as a treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the “winter blues”, there is some evidence to suggest it might also be beneficial for people who experience low moods for other reasons. With regular use, most people who experience benefits do so within the first week or two.
See below for a list of some basic recommendations that can support the wellness of your students. These recommendations are not program-specific, rather practices you can incorporate into your already existing processes for connecting and community.
Health Promotion and Wellness Services strives to support inclusive, accessible, and diverse health and wellness opportunities. Our services are provided to empower students to develop a strong foundation to optimize their capacity to learn, reach their potential, and achieve their goals throughout their academic careers and beyond.
About the UHC Peer Programs
Peer Programs are experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students at the University of Maryland. Peers specialize in different content areas and activities, but all are responsible for educating, serving, and improving the wellness of University of Maryland community members.
CARE to Stop Violence understands that the journey to healing for someone you care about will probably impact you. It is very common for others to feel overwhelmed, angry, powerless, frustrated and sometimes guilty. CARE can provide an opportunity for you to talk about your feelings in a safe and supportive environment. We are available to speak with you via email, phone or in-person.
Request CARE
CARE team members are highly skilled and thoroughly trained to provide FREE programming for members of the campus community.
Attend a CARE Event or Request Event Assistance
The CARE Office hosts and supports several monthly and annual events throughout the fall and spring semesters. Follow CARE on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about our upcoming campus events.
To request event support from CARE email uhc-care-prevention@umd.edu.
The mission of our Acupuncture and Massage Therapy services are to provide certified and skilled treatments that promote health and healing in mind, body and spirit for the purposes of client relaxation, stress management, and the treatment of some health conditions.
Currently enrolled students, as well as faculty and staff, are eligible for Gynecology, Reproductive, Genital, and Sexual Health Services.
UMD community members of all genders are welcome to schedule our services!
We are staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who are trained in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and support of healthy patients as well as those with common problems and concerns.