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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Students Learn to Relax With Music, Meditation

New SHAC program teaches de-stress tips, clear thinking for everyday life

For most people, music brings feelings of pleasure, deep emotion, calmness and concentration. However, Portland State's new Mindfulness Through Music program proves that music can actually help with your homework, too.

The program, organized by the Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), encourages students to use their favorite tunes to succeed and improve their health and happiness.

According to the American College Health Association, 10 key factors most influence student success. These factors include stress, sleep difficulties, relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety, and time lost due to illness or pain.

Studies show that most students resort to harmful, temporary alleviations--such as drugs, alcohol and overeating--when negative factors arise. (More)

Source: PSU Daily Vanguard

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