How do you ensure that you have adequate self-care, to recharge, to do the things you enjoy doing?
Do you schedule Me-Time or do you leave it to when you have time?
Do you feel guilty because there's work to be done? Or anxious that you are neglecting your responsibilities or friends? The good news is that you are rather normal. The bad news is that it isn't great for you!
Learn about self-care and why it is important for you.
Contact us
Contact us at 6460 6380 (phone or Whatsapp during office hours) or ecounsel@np.edu.sg
Locate us at NP Blk 22 Level 3 Student Care Centre
Schedule a counselling session at https://go.gov.sg/npcounselling
When in emotional distress call
- NP Student Crisis Helpline at 6460 6777
- Samaritans of Singapore at 1-767 (SOS)
For medical and other emergencies on NP campus, ring 6460 6999 for immediate assistance
For info on NP Student Care https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Pages/pastoralcaresupport.aspx
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Dear Teenagers...
- How to protect your emotional well-being
On the New York Times, LIsa Damour provides guidance to teenagers on how to keep steady during the pandemic. Learn to trust your emotions and plan for mental health maintenance.
Drawing: Kim Ryu
Self-care for college students
Students in college face much stress, learning new things and juggling many roles and responsibilities. To manage the bustle better and prevent a burn-out, Self-Care is essential!
How to say "No"
Do you often find yourself saying "Yes" when others ask you for a favour, even when you are pressed for time or don't think you are the right person to do the job? Do you often find it hard to say "No"? Then this clip may be for you.
Stress Buster
With assignments due and common tests coming up, it is natural to feel some stress building up! Visit here to explore a suite of self-care tools and resources on how to combat stress by Health Promotion Board.
Improve your sleep
Try these sleep tips from HPB to enhance your quality of sleep to bring about better health and wellbeing. Click link for more information.
Mindfulness practice
Hear from Mindfulness expert and Headspace creator, Andy Puddicombe, about how the practice of mindfulness can refresh your mind, improve your focus and overall well-being.