WELCOME to the Just Be…mental wellness website. The purpose of this website is to provide you with information that will aid and help you succeed during your time in college and beyond. One of the practices that research shows to enhance individual wellness is journaling, or rather taking a moment to stop, reflect, and plan. Additionally, research suggests that journaling can enhance social comfort and increase interpersonal skills such as talking (conversation), listening, and forming relationships (Pennebaker and Graybeal 2001). Our hope is that as you start this academic year, you will consider taking time to journal, reflect, or add a reflective practice that suits you.
October 19, 2026 – October 25, 2026
This Week’s Theme: Food and Mood – What you eat affects how you feel. Choose foods that fuel your brain.
Take care of yourself. Eat healthy food, drink water, rest, and move your body. In other words, nourish to flourish!
Journal Prompt: How do the foods you eat affect your energy and emotions? What meals or snacks help you feel your best?
Vibe: Just Be… Nourished
Research says: Diets high in fruits and vegetables, and whole foods are linked to better mental health in young adults (Nutritional Neuroscience, 2021).
Campus Highlights:
- CARES Center
- Kent State of Wellbeing Wellness Wednesday – 10/21/26 Eastway 6pm-8pm
Engagement Question/Prompt: Craving check! What’s your ultimate comfort food when you’re feeling all the feels?
