Ananya Roy
Major: Neuroscience, Plan II, Psychology
Why Mental Health is Important to Me: Mental health is important to me because I think addressing the inequalities regarding physical and mental illness is of growing importance to promote overall health around campus.
Kaya Rymarz Major: Neuroscience with Philosophy Minor
To me, self-care means exploring and using ways to recharge my batteries and finding my balance. I practice self-care by getting absorbed in a book and taking care of my plants.
Tatiana Gonzalez Major: Psychology B.S.
I practice self care by hanging out with my favorite people, playing with my niece and nephew, listening to music, cooking and getting plenty of sleep.
Tiffany Cunningham Major: Psychology
I practice self-care by exercising (I especially enjoy boxing), getting a massage, and enjoying a good meal with people close to me.
Zachary Markizer Major: Public Health
Self-care to me is exploring practices that help maintain my mental health. I self-care by hiking, cooking, and hangout with my favorite people.
Taha Muhammad Major: Biochemistry, Business Foundations Program
Being a student at this school and a peer on this campus, I have come to understand what mental health really means to me. Everyone experiences mental health in their unique ways, but to me mental health is just as vital as physical health. Being a student wanting to pursue medicine, it is crucial to understand that both mental and physical health coexist and the two should not be treated separately. We often tend to view mental health related concerns as merely an illusion, and that is something I want to advocate, educate, and change.
Carly Williams Major: English, Health & Society
My favorite ways to practice self care are grabbing dinner with friends, listening to music, baking, and seeing a movie at Alamo Drafthouse.
Alyssa Gonzales Major: Public Relations with a certificate in Environment and Sustainability
I practice self-care by allowing myself the flexibility to determine my needs day by day, and not putting "self-care" into a finite box.
Jocelyn Li Major: Biology
Self care is important to me because it reminds me that my wellbeing is more important than my achievements. I practice self care by scheduling in time to take, walks, nap, and talk to friends.
Anu Satheeshkumar Major: Biology
I practice self-care by having spa nights, biking, going on walks, and watching comedy specials on Netflix!
Yingxin "Clear" Xu
Major: Marketing with a Psychology minor
Mental Health for me is to connect with my inner self. Every day I nurture it by writing one thing I feel grateful.
Andrea Torres Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Self-care to me means putting myself first. It means identifying my needs and making sure I find a way to meet them. I practice self-care by spending time with friends, listening to podcasts, getting (or trying to get) enough sleep, and taking time to self-reflect everyday.
Jennifer Agwagom Major: Biochemistry with a certificate in Child and Society
I think the hardest mountain anyone can ever climb is that of life, which is why mental health is very important. It gives us a chance to better equip ourselves to not only conquer it but also enjoy the adventure.
Ezra Batista Major: Biology B.S.A.
The way I practice self care is by making time to laugh immensely with my family and friends, celebrating national holidays, attending Chinese buffets, and volunteering.
Carly Williams Major: English, Health & Society
My favorite ways to practice self care are grabbing dinner with friends, listening to music, baking, and seeing a movie at Alamo Drafthouse.
Miriam Lamoreaux Major: Psychology and Plan II Honors
I practice self care by taking walks, baking sweets, and spending time with friends and family.
Shalaka Damle Major: Management Information Systems
I practice self-care by working out and spending quality time with my friends.
Alexis Zinni Major: Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
To me, self-care is ensuring my happiness and mental and physical health are the priorities in my life - everything else comes after those things are secured. To practice self-care, I like to play piano, run, and spend time exploring Austin!
Nafisa Gazi Major: Sociology
Educating myself and others about mental health is important to me because it factors into so many aspects of my life; how I interact with people, approach problems, and treat myself. For self care, I like to read or watch materials that aren't related to my studies and I make plans to spend time with a friend at least once a week.
Alec Blair Major: Environmental Science, Plan II, Journalism
I practice self-care by feeding squirrels on campus, writing think pieces about environmental policy, and going for runs at the green belt.