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One Student’s Struggle with Mental Health…

…and the strategies that help.

I believe in the healing power of communication ( and I’m not alone! ). Let’s leverage that power to alleviate what ails us by starting the conversation about mental wellness. Your symptoms matter and help exists to heal all shades of mental illness, which may or may not include an official diagnosis. The strategies that I discuss here have the potential to help you, regardless of your situation or background. That’s the unifying power of our message for Mental Wellness Week : everyone deals with issues of mental wellness.

So, I need your help to make a stand: No Dawg Suffers Alone. Here’s a brief glimpse into one student’s story.

fall-at-lake — *Photo by: Peter Frey, UGA Photographic Services*

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November 3, 2016 0

What’s Your Flu I.Q.?

It’s the FLU!… but is it really?

Everyone’s familiar with that horrible feeling: your sticky eyelids creak open on the morning of the big midterm exam that you’ve been studying for since last week, aaaaand … you’re sick.
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October 31, 2016 0

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentists

A note from the staff of UHC Dental Clinic …

Even though we’re approaching Halloween, you won’t scare us. And we won’t scare you!

We have seen many patients who have never been to the dentist before, and many more who have a true fear of “the dentist” (dun…dun…dun…). But we want you to know that there is nothing to fear and that you should never feel embarrassed to come see us! We will do everything in our power to allay your fears, make you feel at ease, and resolve your dental issues.

Jackie is a UHC Dental Assistant & a huge fan of Hairy Dawg!

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October 6, 2016 0

MRSA & Staph Infections: Reasons to Practice Good Hygeine

You’ve probably heard of MRSA and Staph infections before, but do you really know what they are? Do you know how to keep yourself and your friends infection-free? Below are a few tips for doing so and some information on why it’s important!

staph bacteria — *Staphylococcus epidermidis* bacteria / Photo Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

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August 3, 2016 0

5 Steps to Conquer Procrastination

If you’re anything like me, you’re a procrastinator. You complete your work and do it well, but not until right before class. This lifestyle can be exhausting, stressful, and unhealthy. Outgrowing …

Source: 5 Steps to Conquer Procrastination

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July 22, 2016 0

Thrive in the Midst of Change

A note for parents of college students:

When we hear the term “transition” in reference to college, we often think about new students. In reality, ALL students experience transition throughout college and for the rest of their lives. Therefore, learning how to cope and thrive in the midst of change is an important skill to learn .

: Photograph Credit: UGA Photographic Services

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July 22, 2016 0

Top 5 Places to Nap at UGA

1. Science Library

O-chem got you down? Take a nap at the Science Library in between classes…or as a study break. Because let’s face it: If you’re in o-chem, you’re studying a LOT.

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– Anna Britt, UHC Healthy Dawg Ambassador

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April 21, 2016 0

Eat Well, Sleep Well…and Vice Versa

It is said that humans spend about one third of their life in bed and will eat approximately 35 tons of food. Did you also know that eating and sleeping go hand in hand? Eating can affect how much we sleep just like sleeping can affect how much we eat.

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April 15, 2016 0

4 Tips 4 a Healthy Heart

Heart health is a big deal! And not just for your parents – for UGA students too. While we celebrated American Heart Month in February, it’s important to keep a few things in mind throughout the year. So important, in fact, that President Obama issued a proclamation on January 30, 2015, aiming to raise awareness about high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke – the causes of one-third of the adult deaths in the United States.

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