University can be stressful and it’s easy to find yourself feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully, there are lots of in-person and online resources to help!

The Student Wellness Centre at UVic offers a variety of services to support students’ mental health. You can make an  appointment with a counsellor, nurse, physician, or spiritual care provider.

SupportConnect is a free, confidential mental health support service for UVic students. Get connected with qualified counsellors, anytime by phone or online.  

The trained student volunteers at The University of Victoria Students’ Society offer non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support while helping fellow students navigate life at UVic.

Try the tips below and see which ones work for you! The strategies written below were originally authored by the University of Victoria’s Student Wellness Centre. 

Learn ways to manage your time effectively. Learning how to schedule your key responsibilities and keep on track with due dates will help keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

Be realistic. Remember that not every stressor is as bad as it seems right now. Think about whether the problem will still matter in a week, month or year from now.

Breathe. If you feel overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths. This will help you slow your heart rate and calm down.

Try different stress relief strategies to find the ones that work best for you.

Make time to do things that you enjoy. This will give you the opportunity to reset and return to school work with a fresh perspective.

Take a break. This will allow you to be more productive and take on challenges.