Mental Health First Aid - February 2024
Sometimes, First Aid isn’t a Bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich Maneuver…Sometimes, First Aid is YOU!
Listen - January 2024
Just being able to talk openly and honestly with someone who listens, accepts us, and does not judge, has been shown to decrease depression.
Holiday Health Tips - December 2023
The reality is that the holidays can bring as much stress as they do joy. Practicing good self-care can help you to manage the stress in healthy ways. Find ways to relax each day - even if only for 10-15 minutes!
Healthcare Access Tips - November 2023
It often takes significant effort and persistence to obtain health care services - even if you have medical coverage. Putting in some effort BEFORE you become ill or injured will help to improve your access to care when you really need it.
Get Tested - September 2023
If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Make sure you have an open and honest conversation about your sexual history and STD testing with your doctor and ask whether you should be tested for STDs. If you are not comfortable talking with your regular health care provider about STDs, there are many clinics that provide confidential and free or low-cost testing. Below is a brief overview of STD testing recommendations.
Wellness Matters - August 2023
Welcome new and returning students! It’s the beginning of a new academic year and the perfect time to try new strategies to help make your semester more enjoyable and successful.
Opioid Overdose Prevention - May 2023
Opioid overdose is a serious public health concern that has reached epidemic levels in many countries. Overdose can occur due to misuse of prescription opioid drugs as well as use of street drugs containing opioids. According to the latest available data from 2021, in the United States alone, opioid overdoses resulted in over 69,000 deaths in 2020, which is the highest number on record. Learning how to quickly recognize and appropriately respond to signs of opioid overdose can help reduce the number of opioid-related deaths.
Making Wise Choices - Apr 2023
Ask yourself... What's my present situation? Identify and describe your actual problem/challenge. Stick to objective facts. Think “What exists?” rather than “Who is at fault?”. Don't criticize or blame. How would I like my situation to be? Remember that you cannot change the past. Focus on what you would like the future to look like. Specify your goal or desired outcome.
Personal Safety - Mar 2023
Clovis Community College has a responsibility to maintain a safe campus. We continually assess for opportunities to improve campus safety and decrease risk. Even so, it is important to remember that every individual also has responsibility for their own personal safety – both on and off campus.
Making Informed Health Decisions - Feb 2023
Accurate information is essential to making good health decisions. Unfortunately, making good health decisions is not always so straightforward. Learn how to make more informed health decisions using these simple tips and tools.
Improve Your New Year's Resolution Success Rate - Jan 2023
Typically, New Year’s resolutions have poor long-term success rates. Learn more about how you can beat the odds. Are you at risk for Sitting Disease? Read about how much time is recommended in order to avoid the harmful effects of sitting.
Stress, Depression, and the Holidays - Nov/Dec 2022
The holidays often bring added stressors which can be difficult for many of us to manage. It is important to take steps to help PREVENT some of the excess stress.
Flu Prevention and Protection - Oct 2022
Know what's scary? Getting the flu during finals week! It takes approximately two weeks to develop immunity after getting an immunization. Think ahead. Get your flu shot now. Boost your immunity BEFORE the flu season strikes!
Sleep - Self Care Tips - Sept 2022
Want to improve your looks, memory, concentration, energy, and productivity? Want to easily maintain a healthy weight? Want to strengthen your immune system and live happier, healthier, and longer? Try getting an extra 60-90 mins of sleep each night.
