UMN Resources
Areas of Wellbeing
On-Campus Self-Care Activities
Random Wellbeing Questions
100

Student clinic on campus that offers mental health support and a primary care clinic (among other things).

What is Boynton?

100

Using Gopher Gopher Chauffeur, following lab safety procedures, and participating in financial wellness counseling to promote your financial security are examples of this area of wellbeing. 

What is security?

100

Come here to pet animals, if you are lucky, the chicken may be there. 

What is PAWS?

100
The practice of intentionally writing things down, usually done once a day, to help clear your mind. 

What is journaling?

200
Mental health support center that does not bill insurance. 

What is Student Counseling Services

200

Volunteering through the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, participating in research or internships, and taking a course in an area that you are passionate about are examples of this area of wellbeing. 

What is purpose?

200

Swimming, sports, rock climbing, lifting weights. This place is free to you as a student (with paying student services fees of course). 

What is the REC?

200

The practice of being in the present moment, sometimes includes some relaxing music, breathing exercises, and/or closed eyes. 

What is mindfulness?

300

Place where you can get nutritious food at no cost.

What is the Nutritious U Food Panty?

300

Moving your body, prioritizing sleep, and being mindful of your drug or alcohol consumption are examples of this are of wellbeing. 

What is health?

300

Maybe people thing I am just for academic reading, but little did you know, I also have materials for fun reading! 

What is the UMN Library System?

300

The best form of self-care. 

What is.. TRICK QUESTION. Depends on the person, there is no one correct way.

400

Call this department to walk you home with you at night (especially if it is dark out).

What is 624-Walk?

400

Journaling your thoughts and promoting positive self-talk, staying in contact with your people, and regularly participating in formal or informal social activities are examples of this area of wellbeing. 

What is relationships?

400

Beautiful river views over by superblock, great place to take a walk.

What is East River Road?

400

Need additional support in your classes due to a disability, mental health condition, or something of the like? Come to me! 

What is the Disability Resource Center?

500

Where students can go to get free financial counseling.

What is OneStop?
500

Joining a student organization, attending sporting events, and creating study groups with your peers are examples of this area of wellbeing. 

What is community?

500

Challenge: come here to sew, paint, make buttons! Free to all university students and staff. 

What is the Makerspace? (In HSEC)

500

The number of students at the U of M who identify with a diagnosis, disability, or mental health issue at some point during their life or academic degree.

What is 1 in 3?
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