Beauty from ashes: looking for the positive after COVID-19
Horrific things came out of the pandemic. Yet what can we learn, and how can we grow from it?
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Technology and mental health
Ammon Cheney, UVU Mental Health Services Outreach Coordinator, weighs in on how technology influences us and how we can control its effects on our lives.
Symptoms of depression: a paradox in today’s society
Depression and other disorders have worsened during and after the pandemic. To manage these complications, it is necessary to talk about them in order to move forward. What is depression and what are its symptoms?
Serotonin and how to increase happiness
Have you ever thought about how the neurochemistry of your brain relates to your emotions? Serotonin, a brain chemical normally associated with happiness, joy and laughter is a perfect example of such neurochemistry.
Post-vacation syndrome and how to overcome itÂ
Have you ever struggled to come back to school after a vacation or break? It turns out that many people feel the same way, and the condition has a name.
UVU Mental Health Services backup
Individual therapy services for students are backed up to the point of turning down clients. Keaton Bennett, a Dean Student of Well-Being explains the path forward.
A guide to UVU student life and wellness resources
If you want to learn about the resources and activities offered for free at the Student Life and Wellness Center, this comprehensive guide is for you. This semester, take advantage of the community resources UVU has to offer.
Lifestyle decisions you make today can lead to a healthier future
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help control or minimize age-related health problems. Set short-term goals to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A sit down with Kerri Scott, UVU’s new Wellness Programs director
This semester, exciting changes are coming to Wellness Programs at UVU. Kerri Scott, the new director of Wellness Programs on campus, explains her journey in becoming director, her future plans for the program, and her advice for the student body.
