by Emma Cavanaugh | Oct 26, 2017 | Emotional, Wellness Blog, Winona
I’m sure that anxiety is not a new word to you, considering that 40 million adults in the United States struggle with an anxiety disorder. I have countless close friends who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, and my heart hurts for them. I always...
by Emma Cavanaugh | Oct 11, 2017 | Emotional, Wellness Blog, Winona
Both of my parents were diagnosed with clinical depression long before I was old enough to even know what that meant. I was lucky to grow up in a home where I was taught to be open about mental health. Unfortunately, mental health issues, such as depression, continue...
by Allison Mueller | Apr 27, 2017 | Emotional, Intellectual, Occupational, Wellness Blog, Winona
Are you a resilient person? Chances are, if you’re in college, the answer is yes – even if you initially answered no. WSU recently launched its Resilience site that outlines the term, why resilience matters, how you can build it and common myths surrounding...
by Cheney Mason | Apr 5, 2017 | Emotional, Feature Post, Occupational, Social, Wellness Blog, Winona
The month of April is Stress Awareness Month, but as college students we don’t need a special month to acknowledge our stress – we try to cope with this every day. Between stressing about a big exam or assignment or about personal issues, it can take a...
by Allison Mueller | Mar 30, 2017 | Emotional, Intellectual, Money & Finances, Occupational, Wellness Blog, Winona
Today, March 30, is National I Am In Control Day. I did a little research on this day and how it came about, and interestingly enough the day began when past Secretary of State Alexander Haig said, “As of now, I am in control here in the White House” after the...
by Erin Kloepping | Mar 23, 2017 | Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual, Student Clubs
Where do I place my value and worth? In life, we often pursue the things we value most. The pursuits and goals we value are the things that are the easiest things for us to buy into. A blog recently written by Job Nyangacha, a leader in WSU Chi Alpha and a WSU senior...
