Staying Healthy

Making your health a priority in college can be challenging when so many other responsibilities compete for your time and attention. But it’s important to remember that your physical health and your mental health are connected. Finding ways to stay physically healthy can help you feel better and prevent or manage your mental health symptoms.

Lifestyle: Though you may feel that you are too busy to get enough sleep, eat nutritiously, or exercise, all of these lifestyle factors can have an impact on your mental health as well as your academic performance. See the section of this website on self-care for information on ways to stay healthy on campus.
Alcohol and other drugs: Some students believe that using alcohol or other drugs will relieve the symptoms of their mental illness, but in reality these substances are more likely to interfere with recovery. The majority of U-M students make smart decisions when it comes to alcohol and other drugs. But if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug use, resources are available to help with everything from learning moderation strategies to locating substance abuse recovery services.
Health care: It’s easy to forget to schedule regular medical checkups. But don’t discount their importance in managing your health. To help you stay healthy, University Health Service offers both walk-in and scheduled appointments, and most services are already covered by the health service fee which is paid as part of your tuition.

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