Healthy Happy Life

Oct 13, 2023

Read more about how the transition to Inspire will support your student experience, and what work the Office of Student Success is doing to ensure your time as a CU Denver Lynx is as smooth as possible!

Aug 18, 2023

Figuring out your major can be scary, but it doesn't have to be! Academic advising is available to all students and can bring you several steps closer to your degree. Nayzeth Landa shares her story as an undergrad who started out undeclared.

May 15, 2023

The Counseling Center's Jessica Jaramillo dispels common myths related to suicide, shares signs that might indicate that someone is struggling, and offers guidance on how we can support loved ones and engage in tough conversations.

Apr 10, 2023

Self-diagnosis occurs when we assert that we have a mental health condition without confirmation from a professional. There are pros and cons, but it's important to remember that mental health and diagnosis are complex.

Mar 20, 2023

An unfortunate constant, grief can present itself in many different ways. However, there are ways to deal with loss to help yourself and those around you. Jessica Jaramillo writes about her experience with grief and shares tips on how to cope.

Feb 13, 2023

There's no use in denying it: procrastination gets the best of us. Why do we do it? What is the solution? Jessica A. Jaramillo takes us through the possible causes of procrastination and how we can exercise this self-awareness.

Dec 12, 2022

As we close out the semester, some may wonder, "How do I interact with loved ones this holiday season when boundaries may not be an option?" The Counseling Center is here to offer advice and support!

Oct 17, 2022

Feeling like a disappointment can often lead us to act out in unproductive ways. In taking time to focus on ourselves, meeting our own wants and needs, and setting boundaries, we can work towards building healthy relationships as well.

Sep 9, 2022

Why the relentless search for happiness can, in fact, make us more unhappy. When the belief that happiness can and should be consistently sustained clashes with a reality in which it cannot, it creates a particular brand of suffering.

Aug 19, 2022

"It is important to remember that these messages, though subtle in appearance, have a lasting negative impact on a person’s psychological and physical well-being; especially when someone is experiencing them regularly."