By Dylan Whitely, Senior Reporter
Everybody has one of those days when their mental tanks are empty.
College students are especially prone to stress and anxiety as the semester drags on, and students respond to those challenges in different ways based on their personalities.
Whether introverted or extroverted, some Northwestern students say they have good resources for getting the mental “recharge” they need to keep going.
Saydy Graybill, a senior education major from Alva, said she talks to her family and friends to boost her mental health.
Other students said merely being around a group of friends usually helps them with any problems they might have. Kylee Weve, a junior from Cherokee, said she enjoys going out and riding horses with her friends.
Other students need a break from those around them. The best thing for them is to have some alone time, read a book or go for a drive to take their mind off of things. Zeth Warren, a senior from Alva, said he enjoys going golfing during his free-time to find relaxation.
Some students say they use facilities on campus for their mental health. Some go to the J.R. Holder Wellness Center to do a workout, while athletes may go to the gym to shoot baskets or go outside for a run to feel better.
Preston Paschall, a sophomore from Burlington, said he enjoys working out when he’s feeling down. He said he values his mental health and said others should, too.
“I am big on mental health,” Paschall said. “I think it is really important, especially for guys, since they don’t really tend to talk about it to anyone.”