UW Bothell Counseling Center

Today is National Just Because Day! It’s a great reason to do something nice for yourself or someone else. Not because it’s a special occasion, but just because you want to. 😀

UWB summer quarter officially ends today! Enjoy this next month or so off from classes to recharge. School starts again for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, September 30th

Your mind and body need time to rest and reset, especially when your community is facing
stress. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s how you keep going.
Learn how you can support BIPOC mental health this at
mhanational.org/bipoc

Just leaving this here for whoever needs to see it. Don’t forget:
Everything isn’t perfect
You ae stronger than you think
A small step is still a step forward
Making mistakes isn’t a problem
Getting back on track is not failure
Take a break if you need to

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to check in on your mental health. A good place to start? Taking
a free mental health test with Mental Health America at mhascreening.org. For direct support,
call/text 988. You can also text HELLO to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

Check out these ideas for summer self-care. ☀️ What do you do to take care of your wellbeing in the summertime?

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. 🧡
Learn more about at mhanational.org/july.

Happy first day of summer quarter 2026! The Counseling Center is available for students enrolled in classes this summer (A, B, or full term).

The symbol for Autistic pride is the gradient rainbow infinity symbol which signifies the diversity of people with Autism and the variety of differences and opportunities within the Autistic community. Challenge the idea that autism needs to be cured and promote acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity.