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National Women’s History Month
For those of you who don’t know, March is National Women’s History Month. Now why would a counselor bring up National Women’s History Month to write about, you may be asking? I know you think that I am going to write about Jane Addams, the mother of social work. Nope, my focus will be on Carrie Nation, the mother of the hatchet.
Depression
As a new college student you face many new challenges and pressures. You might be living on your own for the first time and feeling homesick or ad
Mindful Eating: Relax Already and Dig in!
Do you often find yourself eating more food than you intended, then berating and criticizing yourself for doing so, especially when looking in a mirror? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. We live in a culture inundated with countless advertisements for three-course meals, “twice the meat,” value meals and huge portions of foods with extremely high fat and calorie content.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
How many people are aware that April is Alcohol Awareness Month? I bet many of you are pondering this new bit of information. The Great American Smoke-out is very well known, but the same cannot be said concerning Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987, to educate the public on alcoholism, alcohol issues and the effects that alcohol was having on the youth of our country.
Veteran Resources
Veteran Resources
Veterans Affairs at The University of Illinois Springfield is dedicated to assisting veterans in taking full advantage of educational benefits.
Trauma
Trauma
The following links contain helpful information about recovering from traumatic events:
APA Help Center
Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
Suicide
Suicide
Most suicidal individuals give some warning of their intentions. The most effective way to prevent a friend or loved one from taking his or her life is to recognize the factors that put people at risk for suicide. Take warning signs seriously and know how to respond.
Substance Abuse E-toke
Substance Abuse: E-toke
e-TOKE
- Want feedback on your use of marijuana? Complete the e-TOKE and see where you stand.
What is the e-TOKE or Cannabis e-CheckUpToGo??
The Cannabis e-CheckUpToGo is a cannabis-specific brief assessment and feedback tool designed to reduce cannabis use among college students.
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a concern with which many people struggle. Some common reasons that people use alcohol and drugs are: to escape problems or relieve anxiety, to fit in, to celebrate social occasions, and to relieve boredom.
Substance abuse increases the risk of harm from accidents and violence, and can result in missing classes or work, strained relationships, health problems, legal difficulties, and physical dependence.
Stress
Stress
Stress can feel overwhelming at the college level! There are deadlines to meet, professors to impress, resumes to compose and mail out, finals to study for — not to mention attempts at having a social life!
The Counseling Center staff members understand these issues and want to help you deal with them.