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Health and Wellness Resources<\/h1>\n

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Many members of our community are facing new situations and circumstances that may increase anxiety and stress. Below you will find valuable tools, strategies, and Rochester-based recommendations to help improve and support your mental health, physical fitness, and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the University\u2019s latest news and updates regarding COVID-19, please click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Emotional and spiritual support<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re creating a compassionate culture for Rochester\u2019s campus community and beyond. Explore the\u00a0Mindful University Project<\/a>, programs provided by the communities within the\u00a0Interfaith Chapel<\/a>, and the\u00a0M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mental health<\/h2>\n

Visit the\u00a0University of Rochester Medicine\u2019s Mental Health & Wellness page<\/a>, and feel empowered to take care of yourself\u2013even in challenging times.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”32046″ img_size=”medium” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Physical wellness<\/h2>\n

No gym? No problem! The Department of Athletics and Recreation has you covered to get moving and stay active with\u00a0group fitness classes<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”32056″ img_size=”medium” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Professional development<\/h2>\n

Making meaningful connections can help you thrive both on and off the clock. Start sharing with groups for\u00a0COVID-19 support<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Health & Wellness<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0The Meliora Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also turn to a\u00a0Career Coach\u00a0<\/a>for advice, and catch up on our\u00a0webinars<\/a>\u00a0to learn something new.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”32086″ img_size=”medium” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Join the conversation<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re invited to take part in this dedicated space for discussion and discovery. Use\u00a0this group<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about events and resources from across the University and academic health system, and post your own wellness articles, podcasts, blogs, and other favorite finds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”32096″ img_size=”medium” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mark your calendar<\/h2>\n

The Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement is committed to providing a variety of virtual programs\u2013like\u00a0Experience Rochester<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0REAL Conversations<\/a>\u2013that inspire, educate, and delight.\u00a0Browse the latest lineup<\/a>, and check back often as more wellness-focused events are added. You can also\u00a0search for University-wide Wellness and Fitness events.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#e7e7e7″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Featured story<\/h2>\n

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