Jan 22 Webinar Save the Date: Diet and Well-Being

Posted: December 4, 2025

Curious about the impact of food on emotional well-being? Save the date for our January webinar! On January 22, 2026, 12–1 p.m., Dr. Deanna Kelly will connect diet with brain function, mood regulation, and overall emotional well-being. Further details and registration information coming soon.

Oct 14 Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Relief on the Go for Healthcare Professionals

Posted: September 16, 2025

On October 14, 2025, 12–1pm, attend the free webinar “Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Relief on the Go for Healthcare Professionals.” Speakers Malika Curry (LCPC, EAP Manager) and Kara Stevens (MS, RN, NE-BC Director of Wellness, UMMC) will explain the science behind mindfulness, explore tools to manage stress and foster resilience, and identify techniques you can […]

Facebook Can Make Users Feel Worse

Published August 21, 2013

A University of Michigan study found that time spent on Facebook could decrease a person’s mood. Other studies have found that increased envy can occur while reading other people’s Facebook pages. On the other hand, a study at the University of Wisconsin found that Facebook users could increase their self-esteem. In general, it seems that Facebook use, within which many activities take place, can have different effects on different people. Thus, it is important for users to be aware of their own responses as they use Facebook, monitor their moods and change behavior as needed.

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Posted in Mental health education

Jan 22 Webinar Save the Date: Diet and Well-Being

Oct 14 Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Relief on the Go for Healthcare Professionals

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Feb 27 Webinar: Beating the Winter Blues

Facebook Can Make Users Feel Worse