Thanksgiving break is normally a time for college students to leave campus, return home and then come back to campus ready for the race to the end of the semester. However, much like everything this year, that plan has changed...
Category: Student Health
- October 30, 2020
- Nathan Stewart
- Student Health
Depression Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on how prevalent depression is and how to spot the signs and symptoms in young adults. However, with all of the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic, awareness...
- September 28, 2020
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Student Health
Most people don’t relate college students and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, without intervention, students are at an increased risk of CVD. Various misconceptions exist regarding heart disease in young adults, including that heart disease only affects men and that it’s...
- September 9, 2020
- Nathan Stewart
- Mental Health, Student Health
Disclaimer: The following blog is an information resource only. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8355), the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741, or on-demand emotional...
- August 14, 2020
- Nathan Stewart
- Mental Health, Student Health
The transition from high school to college is not only an exciting time but also a stressful one. This may be the first time that these young adults have to develop time management skills, schoolwork, mental health, social life, and...
- July 14, 2020
- Luke Hejl
- Student Health
To many college students, nutrition and exercise may seem unimportant, especially as academics are prioritized over creating healthy habits. Research shows that by the time they graduate, 70% of students gain weight and body fat. This weight gain is attributed...
- June 12, 2020
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Student Health
There is a silent health crisis in America. On average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and...
- June 5, 2020
- Jan Hall, PhD
- Student Health
Life after cancer is something worth celebrating. On the first Sunday of June, National Cancer Survivors Day offers a time to celebrate those who have survived, inspire those recently diagnosed, support families, and provide outreach to the community.Cancer survivors face...
- May 5, 2020
- Lauren McQuade
- Student Health
Each year, National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s...
- April 21, 2020
- Chris Clark
- Student Health
When freshman year started, the class of 2020 didn’t anticipate a virtual commencement ceremony that caused a global pandemic. But COVID-19 has created a new normal, and a change in plans is the reality for many students nationwide. With higher...
