Be Well Cal

October is Exercise is Medicine Month. Movement plays a vital role in overall well-being. Physical activity helps burn off excess energy and reconnect you with your body.

Short on time? No problem! Even brief activity sessions, or micro-workouts throughout the day, can lower blood pressure, protect heart health, and reduce stress. Here are ideas for increasing your daily movement.

Remember: Developing new habits is hard! It takes time and trial and error. Be kind to yourself as you try to add movement to your life.

For more tips, visit our Getting Active webpage: uhs.berkeley.edu/exercise

Join the UHS Health Promotion team tomorrow, October 6, outside Moffitt Library near Press Cafe from 12 to 1 p.m. for Pet Hugs! 🐶🐕

The Pet Hugs program brings therapy dogs to campus to boost mood, reduce stress, and foster connection within the UC Berkeley community. Hope to see you there!

Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/pethugs.

October is Exercise is Medicine Month! 🏀 🛼🧘‍♀️

Join the UHS/RecWell EIM team for a series of events throughout the month. You’ll learn about the many programs available on campus in order to find enjoyable ways to stay active that fit your lifestyle and support your overall well-being. 😊

Visit uhs.berkeley.edu/eim to learn more about EIM and these events.

It's not always easy, but building and nurturing connections on campus is well worth the effort.

Connecting with others across UC Berkeley can help you feel a greater sense of belonging and form lasting friendships. There are many ways to get involved and meet people on campus, including student clubs, mentorship programs, and a range of resource programs and centers.

To explore ways to get involved, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/socialhealth

Need support? Reach out to your Health Worker!

Health Workers are peer health educators on the UC Berkeley campus. They’re trained by UHS Health Promotion staff on a range of college health topics and are here to share information about healthy practices, including self-care, risk management, and accessing healthcare services.

Health Workers can provide basic first aid and safer-s*x supplies, help you navigate UHS, and offer a nonjudgmental ear whenever you need someone to talk to.

Find your Health Worker on the UHS website: uhs.berkeley.edu/whosyourhw

Did you know the UHS Pharmacy carries over-the-counter products for UC Berkeley students at discounted prices?

The pharmacy is available to all UC Berkeley students regardless of insurance.

For a list of products, visit: uhs.berkeley.edu/otc

Join UHS for group counseling this fall semester! 💬

Group counseling offers students a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and explore their experiences together. UHS group counseling sessions are FREE for all registered UC Berkeley students, and you don't need health insurance.

Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/groups

It’s S*xual Health Awareness Week! Stop by the UHS S*xual Health Education Program table on Sproul Plaza between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for s*xual health info, games, and FREE safer s*x supply samples.

Plus, join SHEP for S*x Trivia on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Tang Center, Section Club Room (1st Floor).

For more info about SHEP, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/shep

On Monday, September 14, UC Berkeley will hold its annual memorial ceremony recognizing members of the campus community who lost their lives in the past year. 🕊️

The event will take place from 12 to 1 pm at the flagpole west of California Hall.

A complete list of those who will be honored at the event can be found at uhs.berkeley.edu/campusmemorial

September is Su***de Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized and often taboo topic. Know the warning signs and reach out for support. You are not alone.

For urgent after-hours concerns, please call (855) 817-5667.

For more information, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/lookforthesigns