50 Ways to be active

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” ~ Brené Brown

This page offers resources and videos on self-care.

Resources will be updated frequently. If you would like to learn about other topics related to mental health, please email us at scs@kaust.edu.sa.

Self-help

2 Aug 2025

Here are 50 recommended ways to stay active and healthy in KAUST

Videos

Feeling Good by David Burns

Dr Burns talks about why we sometimes fall into black holes of depression, anxiety, and self-doubt. And how can we change the way we feel?

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How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.

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How to Make Anxiety Your Best Friend

Hear how Dr. Marques, a talented behavioral therapist, teaches her patients to fight and become comfortable with their anxiety. She explains the biological background of anxiety, and how her family taught her how anxiety is a necessity, not something we should avoid.

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How to Manage Your Mental Health

Prolonged psychological stress is the enemy of our mental health, and physical movement is our best weapon to respond.

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Burnout Vs. Depression

Burnout versus depression- how do you tell the difference?

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SCS Library

Check out our book list and borrow a book!

Topics range from Mental Health to Self-help. Email scs@kaust.edu.sa to reserve and collect your book.

SCS Library