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As students, we are asked to do a lot. We are expected to do well in classes, maintain relationships with friends and family, participate in extracurricular activities to build our resumes, and sometimes have a job. That small list is hardly scratching the surface of the myriad of things we want and have to do as college students. Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves forgetting one of the most important things: taking care of ourselves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Between the physical and mental exhaustion of burnout and the daily struggle with my own mental health, it can be hard to prioritize my health and happiness during the academic year. There is so much pressure on working as hard as we can through the Fall & Spring, that by the time we get a break, it is easy to spend that time counting down to coming back to school. Thankfully, <\/span>Health & Wellness Services<\/span><\/a> here on campus are here for those days when I cannot do it myself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I can always count on H&WS and the abundance of resources they make available to me as a student to help me out when I\u2019m in need. A quick trip to the <\/span>Integrated Wellness Center<\/span><\/a> makes taking better care of myself and my health easier than ever. I can always rely on them & the services they offer:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During my time as a student, <\/span>my<\/span> <\/span>mental health<\/span><\/span><\/a> has slipped more times than I would like to admit. Thankfully, we have <\/span>amazing licensed<\/span> nurses and nurse practitioners to help you and I through our troubles. They can help you with depression and anxiety medication management and even refer you to Counseling Services for extra help.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Getting sick is a part of life none of us can avoid. At health services, professionals can help WSU students treat many <\/span><\/span>common injuries and illnesses<\/span><\/span><\/a>, such as COVID,\u00a0flu, pink eye, UTIs, rashes, and sore throats. Having a nurse right on campus so you don\u2019t have to drive to a hospital is a huge advantage. Health & Wellness Services even has an <\/span><\/span>Ask-A-Nurse message line<\/span><\/span><\/a> in case you have any questions about your health.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Whether you need advice on a contraception method, think you might have a sexually transmitted infection, or want to try a new form of birth control, Health Services has the resources for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Being able to talk to a health care provider openly and honestly is extremely important to me as a student. It\u2019s easy to ignore issues because the conversations that sometimes need to happen can be awkward or uncomfortable. At Health Services, I feel comfortable consulting professionals who respect me and listen to my opinions and concerns.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n WSU Health & Wellness Services also has a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. During a SANE exam, they provide all kinds of treatment, from evidence gathering, to pregnancy prevention and testing, to treatment for STIs. They are happy to help you get connected with\u00a0the resources that you may need. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m so thankful for Health & Wellness Services here on campus. Being on my own, away from my family can be really daunting when I get sick or have a particularly bad day. It\u2019s comforting to know that I have excellent resources right here on campus that I can access. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to anyone in the department if you feel that you need help \u2013 there is an amazing team of people that will welcome you with open arms and an eagerness to help you <\/span>get<\/span> better.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As students, we are asked to do a lot. We are expected to do well in classes, maintain relationships with friends and family, participate in extracurricular activities to build our resumes, and sometimes have a job. That small list is hardly scratching the surface of the myriad of things we want and have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":302,"featured_media":4492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" As students, we are asked to do a lot. We are expected to do well in classes, maintain relationships with friends and family, participate in extracurricular activities to build our resumes, and sometimes have a job. That small list is hardly scratching the surface of the myriad of things we want and have to do as college students, though. Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves forgetting one of the most important things: taking care of ourselves.<\/p> March has ended, and my seasonal depression is kicking my butt. Midterms and the lack of sunshine in my life have me extremely eager for summertime and a wave of relief. Fortunately for me, I know I\u2019m not alone, and I am aware of the resources we have on campus to help me out. Whenever this time of year rolls around, I remember how awesome Health & Wellness Services<\/a> are on campus.<\/p> I\u2019m excited to present to you a few of my favorite parts of H&WS here on campus at the Integrated Wellness Center<\/a>. When you\u2019re feeling like you need a helping hand, check these services out:<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_4488\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\"] \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> During my time as a student, my mental health<\/a> has slipped more times than I would like to admit. Thankfully, we have amazing licensed nurses and nurse practitioners to help you and I through our troubles. They can help you with depression and anxiety medication management and even refer you to a psychiatrist for extra help.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_4489\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\"] \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Getting sick is a part of life none of us can avoid. At health services, professionals can help WSU students treat many common injuries and illnesses<\/a>, such as the flu, pink eye, UTIs, rashes, and sore throats. Having a nurse right on campus so you don\u2019t have to drive to a hospital is a huge advantage. Health & Wellness Services even has an Ask-A-Nurse message line<\/a> in case you have any questions about your health.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_4490\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\"] \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Whether you need advice on a contraception method, think you might have a sexually transmitted infection, or want to try a new form of birth control, Health Services has the resources for you. I find myself consulting the professionals in this department the most\u2013I feel extremely comfortable seeing them about any matter and their resources have been top notch!<\/p>\u00a0<\/h4>\n
Mental Health Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a>General Illness Help<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a>Contraception & STI Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a>Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a> Photo by Amy Nelson '20[\/caption]Mental Health Services<\/strong><\/h4>
<\/a> Photo by Kelsa Katzfey '21[\/caption]General Illness Help<\/strong><\/h4>
<\/a> Photo by Kelsa Katzfey '21[\/caption]Contraception & STI Management<\/strong><\/h4>