UHS Monthly Student Newsletter

March 2026

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UHS March 2026 Calendar 🗓️

3/2: Building Healthy Relationships Group starts - Learn more

3/2: Managing Emotions Group starts - Learn more

3/3: Pet Hugs at Memorial Glade, 12-1 pm - Learn more

3/4: HPV Awareness Day - Learn more about HPV

3/4: Holistic Sleep Wellness Workshop - Learn more

3/5: Latine/Hispanic Support & Process Group starts - Learn more

3/5: Asian and Asian American Womxn Support Group starts - Learn more

3/5: Nutrition Drop-In Counseling, 12:30-1:30 pm - Zoom link

3/5: SHEP weekly tabling on Sproul, 11:30-1:30 pm - Learn more

3/6: Nutrition Drop-In Counseling, 12:30-1:30 pm - Zoom link

3/6: Wellness in Action Toolbox A Group starts - Learn more

3/6-13: Imposter Phenomenon Workshop - Learn more

3/8: Daylight saving time (DST) starts

3/9-15: National Sleep Awareness Week - View sleep tips

3/10: Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation starts - Learn more

3/12: SHEP weekly tabling on Sproul, 11:30-1:30 pm - Learn more

3/12: Nutrition Drop-In Counseling, 12:30-1:30 pm - Zoom link

3/13: Nutrition Drop-In Counseling, 12:30-1:30 pm - Zoom link

3/16-23: Connections at Berkeley Week of Action - Learn more

3/18: Holistic Sleep Wellness Workshop - Learn more

3/19: SHEP weekly tabling on Sproul, 11:30-1:30 pm - Learn more

3/20: Free Rapid HIV Antibody Testing - Learn more

3/20: SHEP Application Due - Learn more

3/20: Spring Equinox

3/23-26: UC Berkeley Spring Break - Learn more

3/27-29: UHS Closed (Cesar Chavez Day) - View After-Hour Care

3/31: International Transgender Day of Visibility - Views TransCare services

Prepare for Daylight Savings on Sunday, March 8, 2026 ☀️

Daylight saving time (DST) begins on the second Sunday in March. Clocks move forward by one hour, so we lose one hour of sleep. To make the transition easier, try going to bed and waking up 15 minutes earlier each day for at least four days beforehand.

UHS offers a variety of helpful sleep resources for students, such as the ongoing Holistic Sleep Wellness workshop, free mental health appointments available to all UC Berkeley students, and health coaching sessions to explore ways to improve your sleep.

For more tips and helpful information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/sleep.

Don't Forget to Use your HOF Balance!💰

Ear Health When Using Headphones & Earbuds 🎧

Take these steps to help you enjoy your favorite sounds safely and comfortably:

• Volume control: Keep the volume at a moderate level, ideally around 60% of your device's maximum.
• Listening time: Remember to take regular breaks and avoid using headphones for more than about 60 minutes at a time.
• Headphone type: Opt for over-the-ear headphones rather than earbuds, as they help distribute sound pressure more evenly and comfortably.
• Noise cancellation: Using noise-canceling headphones can help you listen at lower volumes by blocking out background noise.
• Ear hygiene: Keep your headphones clean to reduce the risk of ear infections.
• Monitor for signs: Pay attention to how your ears feel. If you notice ringing in your ears (tinnitus) or pain after listening, it might be time to give your ears a rest.
• Regular hearing checks: Consider getting your hearing tested from time to time, especially if you often use headphones or notice any changes in your hearing.

Thinking about a career in health care? Become a health worker! 👩🏽‍⚕️

Health Worker Program: Health Workers at UC Berkeley provide peer advising and health education in their communities to help students find resources and build wellness practices. Applications are due on Friday, April 3. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Chiang, Program Coordinator, at laurentchiang@berkeley.edu.

Sexual Health Education Program: The UHS Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP) is now recruiting! Become a peer health educator dedicated to promoting sex positivity and harm reduction at UC Berkeley. Applications are due Friday, March 20, at 5 pm. If you have any questions, contact Robin Mills, SHEP Director, at robinmills@berkeley.edu.

Enjoy Your Spring Break, Bears! 😌 🛏️ 🌅

We hope this break provides you with a chance to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Did you know, according to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, there are seven types of rest:

• Physical rest (passive or active): sleeping, napping, yoga, stretching, and massage therapy.
• Mental rest: taking short breaks throughout the day, practicing wellness, or journaling before bedtime.
• Sensory rest: rest from lights, computer screens, noise, etc.
• Creative rest: surrounding yourself with inspiration while simultaneously taking the pressure off of having to "do" something with it.
• Emotional rest: space to be authentic or with people who provide emotional peace.
• Social rest: recharging your "social battery."
• Spiritual rest: prayer, meditation, volunteering, nature retreat, etc.

Which type of rest are you most looking forward to?

Try it Out: Awe Walks ✨

Experiencing awe can help remind us that we're part of something larger than ourselves, helping us when we're feeling bogged down by day-to-day concerns. Take an awe walk and see how often you can experience awe. Curious about the research? Learn about the benefits of awe walks.

Write it Out: Journal Prompt 📝

Rest is critical to your well-being. Not sure what kind of rest you need? Respond to this prompt: What would you do tomorrow if you had no obligations or restraints? Reflect on your response and see if there are elements you can incorporate into your spring break plans.