Be Kind to Yourself
Kindness does not mean saying yes to every opportunity because you want to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Remember to be kind to YOURSELF!
Local and National Resources
UC On-Campus Resources
- CAPS (UC Counseling & Psychological Services): 513-556-0648; 24 Hour Crisis Line or to schedule a free consultation.
- CAPS Events Page: GetInvolvedUC page to sign up for workshops and trainings, including suicide prevention.
- UC Student Wellness Center: Find resources on wellness and mental health.
- UC Graduate College Resource Guide: Guide for community, school, and mental health resources for graduate students.
- Bearcat Support Network (BSN): Student-led resource that empowers students to take care of their mental health with resources and support groups.
Resources Wherever You Are
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Line: Text or call 988 for help if you or someone you love is in crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide.
- University Health Services: Call 513-556-2564 for 24/7 access to the physician on call for a mental health issue.
- Reach Out App (Google Play, App Store): UC CAPS mental health assistance app.
- TAO (Therapy Assistance Online): Download this free app for UC students using these sign up directions.
- Sky@UC: Offers free weekly meditation and yoga workshops online to promote mindfulness techniques for healthy stress management.
- UC Advocates: Call 513-431-3807 Get help for yourself or a friend who has experienced sexual assault or violence.
- Psychology Today: Connect with a licensed therapist for in person or online therapy.
“What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. Love. We all lean towards love.”
—Richard Gere
Don’t Forget to Be Kind to Yourself
All About Self-Compassion
Featuring Information from Dr. Kristin Neff, self-compassion expert:
Types of Self-Care
Physical: Sleep, Stretching, Yoga
Emotional: Forgiveness, Compassion, Gratitude
Social: Healthy Circle, Ask for Help, Communicate
Personal: Boundaries, Hobbies, Self-Validation
Financial: Saving, Budgeting, Paying Bills
Work: Healthy Workplace, Learning, Planning
Need more self-care ideas? Try one of these:
- Catch up with friends
- Take a shower
- Spend time on a fun hobby
- Meditate
- Get a lot of rest
- Practice self-compassion
- Take a social media break
- Get 8 hours of sleep
- Spend time with nature
- Talk about or shared my feelings
- Eat a nutrionally dense meal
- Drop a habit that is not for me
- Write down a thought or idea I have
- Treat myself
- Hug someone I care about
- Listen to my body
- Drink water
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
—Anne Lamott