The Active Minds at UIC Podcast

Catching Z's

Everyone knows sleep is important, yet one-third of adults in the US don’t get enough zzz. In this episode, we discuss the importance of balancing schoolwork with ensuring we get a good night’s rest, as well as tips to improve sleep hygiene.

Let's Connect

Join us in this episode as we discuss how to form social relationships at UIC, the cultural impact on social connection, and what to do when tensions arise.

Maintaining Relationships with Friends & Harmony within Interpersonal Relationships

Relationships, regardless of their form, can be difficult to maintain. In this episode, we discuss tips on support systems and relationships, including maintenance, long-term relationships, and the impact of COVID-19, among others. We would like to thank guest speaker Dr. JP Prims, for their insight on these subjects.

Calm the Mind with Meditation | What You Need to Know

The stressors and business of the modern world often makes it difficult for our minds to relax. In this episode, we discuss different types of meditation and how each one can benefit us in our day-to-day lives, as well as tips to help stay focused no matter where you are. Follow us on Instagram @activeminds.uic to keep up with our initiatives and get involved in breaking down the stigmas of mental health discourse on campus and in our community. Enjoy!

Social Comparison In The Age of Social Media

Many of us struggle with scrolling through Instagram or tapping through Snapchat stories and viewing the lives of others through our own lenses. It is in our nature as human beings to look to each other as rulers to measure our success, especially when a person seems to be receiving the benefit of having the perceived “upper hand”. But, at what point does Social Comparison take a turn for the worse and how can we bring the balance to the healthy, which helps us build on our current state into seeing ourselves with a more positive outlook, and remove the unhealthy, which causes us to experience jealousy, envy, self-doubt, and lose focus on becoming our best selves in an ever-changing world? This and more will be discussed on today's episode! Follow us on Instagram @activeminds.uic to keep up with our initiatives and get involved in breaking down the stigmas of mental health discourse on campus and in our community. Enjoy!