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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 |
Note This: Creating Notes That Work
When: February 18, 2010 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: Michael Leavitt Room, Crooker Center, 2nd Floor
Anxiety by the Numbers: Mitigating Math Misery
When: February 23, 2010 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: Michael Leavitt Room, Crooker Center, 2nd Floor
Health Fair
When: March 2, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Crooker Center
Mastering the Exam: Tips for Overcoming Testing Torment
When: March 9, 2010 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: Michael Leavitt Room, Crooker Center, 2nd Floor
For more information, contact Counseling & Disability Services and Health Promotion & Wellness at 713-525-2169 or 713-525-6953. |
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National Suicide Prevention Week: September 5-11th
Counseling and Disability Services (C&DS) is sponsoring events to inform the campus about a critical issue on college campuses today—suicide. Suicide ranks third as a cause of death among 15-24 year-old Americans; only accidents and homicides occur more frequently according to the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).
C&DS will staff a table to provide information about the early warning signs of depression and possible suicide in Crooker Center from 12:15-2:00pm, Tuesday, September 7th through Thursday, September 9th.
The Truth about Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College, a powerful video, will be shown for students, staff and faculty, with a discussion to follow. This movie was created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For additional information visit www.afsp.org
When: Tuesday, September 7th and Thursday, September 9th, 1:00pm
Where: O’Rourke, Room 106
For more information contact C&DS in Crooker Center, 2nd floor, or call at 713-525-6953 or 3162. |
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