UW Bothell Counseling Center

Your mind and body need time to rest and reset, especially when your community is facing
stress. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s how you keep going.
Learn how you can support BIPOC mental health this at
mhanational.org/bipoc

Just leaving this here for whoever needs to see it. Don’t forget:
Everything isn’t perfect
You ae stronger than you think
A small step is still a step forward
Making mistakes isn’t a problem
Getting back on track is not failure
Take a break if you need to

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to check in on your mental health. A good place to start? Taking
a free mental health test with Mental Health America at mhascreening.org. For direct support,
call/text 988. You can also text HELLO to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

Check out these ideas for summer self-care. ☀️ What do you do to take care of your wellbeing in the summertime?

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. 🧡
Learn more about at mhanational.org/july.

Happy first day of summer quarter 2026! The Counseling Center is available for students enrolled in classes this summer (A, B, or full term).

The symbol for Autistic pride is the gradient rainbow infinity symbol which signifies the diversity of people with Autism and the variety of differences and opportunities within the Autistic community. Challenge the idea that autism needs to be cured and promote acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity.

That’s a wrap; spring quarter is officially over at the end of today! Wishing you a fun and safe summer and congratulations to our graduates!! 💜💛

Well, here we are again, the last week before spring quarter finals, you’re almost there! We share this tool with students frequently but it’s a good one, so sharing it here again. Use it anytime you feel overwhelmed and need to ground yourself to your body and the present moment.

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support