By Ranya Brown | HealthWorks Peer Educator

Feeling stressed during finals week? Learning how to cope with stress in a healthy way is essential for academic success. According to the 2020 Penn State Student Health Assessment, more than 60% of students report experiencing moderate or high levels of stress in the last 12 months. While managing stress may not be easy, there are resources available and a variety of ways to help alleviate stress. Healthy ways to manage stress include practicing deep breathing, mindfulness, and yoga. To learn other helpful ways to cope with stress, read this article and consider checking out Penn State University Libraries De-stress Fest happening now through May 7th! 

Source: Health Promotion & Wellness. (2020). Penn State Student Health Assessment Spring 2020. University Park.