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Health Promotion and Wellness
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness (HP&W) is committed to the advancement of the health and well-being of the University of St. Thomas community. Health Promotion and Wellness responds to the health and wellness needs of the students and the UST campus at large through the development of preventative and proactive outreach programs in conjunction with peer educators |
Counseling and Disability Services (C&DS)
Counseling and Disability Services (C&DS) provides various services for students related to emotional adjustment, mental health, developmental issues, academic skill-building and crisis intervention. Services provided are short-term and follow a brief intervention model. Counselors will assess the nature and extent of a student’s concern and make appropriate recommendations.
Counseling and Disability Services (C&DS) provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities. If a student has a documented disability, reasonable and appropriate academic accommodations for students who qualify under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are available to ensure equal access to programs and opportunities at the University.
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| Announcements |
Swine Flu Stress
The American Psychological Association has released a brochure entitled “Managing Your Anxiety About the Swine Flu.”
We encourage anyone feeling stressed or worried about the flu to view the brochure.
Read UST's Official Swine Flu update and message from the President. |
College Connections Presentation
Tips for Students Transitioning to College
For incoming Freshmen and their parents, the departments of Health Promotion & Wellness and Counseling & Disability Services have put together a PowerPoint presentation outlining some of the differences between High School and College. You may download it here: Top Ten Differences Between High School and College
Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions! |
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May is Mental Health Month! This year, Mental Health America has produced the “Live Your Life Well” campaign. The campaign seeks to help you deal better with stress, life-changing events, or guide you in creating a more peaceful life. They’ve provided 10 tools for helping you feel stronger, and more hopeful:
- Connect with others.
- Stay positive.
- Get physically active.
- Help others.
- Get enough sleep.
- Create joy and satisfaction.
- Eat well.
- Take care of your spirit.
- Deal better with hard times.
- Get professional help if you need it.
For more information please see the MHA website at www.liveyourlifewell.org, or contact our office at 713-525-2169 or shannoj@stthom.edu. |
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