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College students are finding a different way to relieve stress College students are finding a different way to relieve stress.

By Alazia Williams

ANCHOR: The end of the semester for college students is approaching that can mean more work and even more stress. NCC’s Alazia Williams is in Syracuse to tell us about a different way to stimulate your mind in a healthy way.

REPORTER: Central Rock Gym has the type of environment that is good for not only exercise. The assistant manager says it’s a place that can your mind off of the outside world.

Julianne Velenti: A great place to relax, to de-stress to really challenge your mind and your body like
physically so that your maybe not thinking about finals or a test that you have coming up.

REPORTER: Steven Dimarzo, owner at Second Nature Mental Health Counciling says that
exercizing properly in between doing school work can help boost energy and help you to stay motivated.

Steven Dimarzo: Taking a break and going to doing something more long-term really is going to get your mind off of it all together and it actually you know it can help you have different thoughts maybe a different perspective as to what you were studying

REPORTER:The stress of finals can be a bit much, this is why some students are using a different approach to relax.

REPORTER:
Nathan Arboleda is a Medical Student who has been coming to Central Rock for about a year.
He says he sees a difference in his work ethic and is more motivated to get the work done.

Nathan Arboleda: I think I’m more focused when I come here to study because I know that I’ve set aside
time to climb and then when I’m not climbing I want to make sure I’m getting enough done so that I have time to climb when I’m here

REPORTER:
Steven Dimarzo added that making time to take a break or a step back from your work is best for your mind.

Steve Dimarzo Psychologically you give yourself time to step away from the stressors the things that were causing you to feel stressed out.

REPORTER:
He also says that stress and anxiety are one of the mental health issues affecting college students. So it is important to take the time to…

Steve Dimarzo: Reset your brain and go back in with a fresh mind

REPORTER: Time management and preparing for what you have coming up is also a great way to reduce stress. For NCC News, I’m Alazia Williams.

ANCHOR: If you or someone you know are suffering from stress or anxiety, contact your local or school counselor.

Stress and anxiety are one of the mental health issues affecting college students.

The end of semester is approaching and the stress of finals can be a bit much. Students in Onondaga County are using a different approach to relax from their school work. 

Steven Dimarzo is the Owner at Second Nature Mental Health Counseling in Syracuse, NY. Dimarzo said exercising properly in between doing school work can help boost energy and help you to stay motivated. 

It’s important to take the time to reset your brain and go back in with a fresh mind. Exercising pumps blood to the brain, which should help you think more clearly.

Ways to reduce stress from school work: 

  • Time Management 
  • Preparation

  • tall rock climbing wall with gray blue and orange stripes
    Central Rock gym can be a safe haven for students to take your mind off of school work.
    © 2018 Alazia Williams
  • Take a break, try not to cram
  • Don’t procrastinate, get it done

More and more students are being affected, According to healthdirect.gov, If you exercise regularly , it can reduce your stress and symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and help with recovery from mental health issues.

Central Rock Gym is located in Syracuse, New York and has the type of environment that is good for not only exercise. 

Julianna Velenti, assistant manager of Central Rock said it’s a place that can your mind off of the outside world. She says its great place to relax, to de-stress to really challenge your mind and your body, physically so that you’re not thinking about finals or a test that you have coming up.

Central Rock Provides:

  • Art facilities
  • Climbing walls
  • Fitness equipment
  • Yoga classes

If you or someone you know is suffering from stress or anxiety, contact your local or school counselor.

Central Rock Gym is located on North Franklin Street in Syracuse, NY.

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