We have all heard of therapy from the media, but how do you know if you need it? The idea of therapy can be intimidating. Telling a complete stranger about your issues can make you feel more like running away than sitting on a confessional couch. If the media is anything to go by, nobody […]
Make sure to view campus resources for different types of mental health services: https://www.uvu.edu/studenthealth/psych/
Welcome back to Wellness for Wolverines! This week, host Natalie Black sits down with Linda Pomar, a masters student studying clinical mental health counseling. The two discuss the importance and therapy and break down some of the stigma surrounding mental health. Wellness for Wolverines has a new episode each Friday, so be sure to tune […]
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 […]
Student Health Services is continuously pursuing ways to assess and treat mental health issues on campus — one being affordable and accessible group therapy. Located on the second floor of the Sorensen Center, Mental Health Services offers free group therapy sessions as a resource for students on campus struggling with issues ranging from depression to […]
Instead of waiting for a crisis to happen, UVU’s Mental Health department is proactively providing mental health education and assistance to all students and staff with the new Preventative Outreach Program (POP). Lead by mental health therapists, these POP presentations cover topics such as time management, self-care, study skills, stress management, relationships, emotions, depression and […]