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Connecting Students: Barbershop Talks Are you a student at UW–Madison in need of a haircut and perhaps some emotional support? Do you have a friend or family member at UW who is hesitant to talk about mental health and wish you had resources to suggest to them, particularly for men’s mental health? This episode might …
Connecting Students: Life Post-graduation in Mental Health Careers Hello, everyone. Are you a student who listens to this podcast and wonders, “Why are you talking about students and not having any students on the podcast?” Today we have Mary, a UW–Madison student who is interested in pursuing a career as a therapist and will be …
AI and Mental Health [Andie Schwabe] 14:14:28 Artificial intelligence, or AI, is all around us now, embedded in our apps and programs and easy to engage with. Lots of folks turn to chatbots for mental health support, but when can that be useful and when can that be risky? [Casey Smart] 14:14:49 All right. Hello …
Thrive Outside Hello! We, as a podcast team, started to try to write a catchy, informative intro, and realized that one was already written, so to honor the hard work of others, and take the opportunity to do less work ourselves, here are the words from our website. “Have you ever felt calm walking along …
Introduction to Mental Health Services The fall semester is here. Are you a new student or excited to be back? Anxious already about failing all your classes? Missing home, hardly sleeping, feeling lonely? If yes to any of those concerns, or other concerns you were waiting for me to list, keep listening for everything you …
With a history of treatment for ADHD UHS requires documentation of ADHD diagnostic evaluation and treatment provided by the previous treating physician or other licensed professional. Medical records are required. Summary letters are not acceptable. Previous prescriptions, pill containers, parents’ notes or any other similar notations of previous ADHD diagnosis and treatment are considered inadequate …
No time brings stress and anxiety quite like exam season. With classes, projects, and deadlines piling up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Having a strong support system and knowing how to use that support is important. Remember, what you’re experiencing is often shared by your peers and together you can make it feel a little …
As graduating seniors prepare to cross the stage this spring, the mood on campus is one of pride and reflection. While academic achievements are traditionally at the forefront of commencement, many students say their proudest accomplishments lie beneath the surface in the personal and mental challenges they’ve overcome. College, for many, is a period of …
Men’s Mental Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and dismantling harmful stigmas surrounding men’s mental wellbeing. Throughout the month of November, UHS Mental Health Services will host two events open to all UW–Madison students, especially male-identifying students. Barbershop Talks | November 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the …
In 2020, the American Psychological Association published a survey showing that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults experienced a significant amount of stress ahead of the U.S. presidential election. UHS Mental Health Services recognizes that students may be experiencing additional stress ahead of the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, and understands that uncertainty and …