Mental Health Services disseminates mental health information through outreach initiatives like the Preventive Outreach Program and provides Self-Help resources. These consist of presentations and workshops that accommodate groups and are led by mental health professionals. “Mental health is important, and physical health is too, [and] freshman or students that are from out-of-state and don’t have […]
With upcoming finals, students may be experiencing severe stress. Here are some tips and resources available to help manage stress during National Men’s Health Awareness Month. While school can occupy a significant part of a student’s identity, remembering to get enough rest, planning out homework via a planner, and creating a regular schedule can help […]
The Utah Valley women’s volleyball team clinched the program’s second-straight NCAA tournament berth with a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-22, 25-16) over the Grand Canyon Lopes to clinch the WAC tournament title at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 20. Senior outside hitter Kazna Tanuvasa was named the tournament MVP […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund released their annual report on The State of the World’s Children, warning that “children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come.” In the beginning, the pandemic took everyone by surprise. Quarantine, lockdown, social distancing, and the impacts […]
A study published in Sociology of Religion found that those who pray and meditate are less likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression. At Utah Valley University, spiritual wellness is supported by the Reflection Center. Its mission stands in supporting the many expressions of individual world-views. The SR study found that “these prayer styles […]
The Utah Valley University Student Association heard points on diversity training as a part of their growing effort for inclusion. Dok Woods, mental health therapist and an employee at the Student Health Center, presented to UVUSA in an effort to help the council with what he called the “tough conversations.” The presentation took place during […]
The Student Health Center is offering options to students at UVU with a variety of health services and resources to help with the everyday struggles of life. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, 44% of college students have reported having symptoms of depression and 75% of students who deal with mental health-related issues are […]
With another semester coming to a close, stressors are quickly piling onto many students’ already-hectic schedules and they’re looking for a source of relief. For those of us in Utah Valley, that relief may be an escape into nature. According to a summary of 14 studies conducted in the United States, Sweden, and Japan, spending […]
After 10 years in the Utah Legislature, former state Rep. Becky Edwards now has a higher office in mind — the U.S. Senate. Earlier this month, Edwards hosted an event in Provo where she engaged with supporters and spoke about why she chose to enter the race. “I remember looking at the current political environment […]
November is men’s mental health awareness month, and as the semester comes to a close and finals loom ever-nearer, this topic becomes increasingly relevant. According to Better Health, a health forum published by the Australian government, on average one in eight men will experience depression in their lives and another one in five will experience […]