Have you ever been in a situation where you noticed something risky happening and you felt someone should do something? Did you act or intervene? Why or why not? In these situations, we are bystanders. A …
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UW-Madison Mental Health Task Force Report
In February 2019, Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and former Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf commissioned a Mental Health Task Force to address concerns from students, faculty, and staff about the wellbeing of University of Wisconsin-Madison students. The task force …
Tips for soaking up some vitamin “me” this summer
Summer break is the time to recuperate after months of hard work and focus. Whether it’s your first summer staying in Madison, or your last, this city provides a never-ending supply of ways to soak …
Ticks and mosquitoes and bees? Oh my!
Your guide to the summer’s most unwanted pesky pests While these bugs play crucial roles in the stability and development of our ecosystems, they can occasionally pose threats to our health when coming in contact …
Learn about the UW-Madison Student Health Insurance Plan
Need health insurance? Not sure? Q: Who needs health insurance? A: Everyone. Unexpected accidents and illnesses occur and students without comprehensive insurance are more likely to drop out of school for financial or health-related reasons. Q: …
How to stay stress-free the week before finals
So, Badgers. It’s the last week of classes. As you’re handing in projects and wrapping up lectures, it starts to sink in: finals are next week. Before things get hectic, take this last week to …
Stalking: The difference between healthy behavior and harassment
January is Stalking Awareness Month, and Andrea Lawson, interim director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services, says students who experience stalking may not self-identify as victims but struggle with how to label their experience. …
The truth about tolerance: How much do you really know about your body’s relationship with alcohol?
It’s no secret that one of the side effects of drinking alcohol is a feeling of happiness, and while the majority of UW-Madison students don’t engage in high-risk drinking, many still believe that quantity is …