A partnership among the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Office of Student Life and College of Nursing has received a second round of CARES grant funding to develop and expand programming to help undergraduate and graduate/professional students build coping and resiliency skills, decrease stress and improve academic performance. Those who participate will be able to enter a raffle to win a Peloton App or HelloFresh subscription. Questions? Contact Phil Saken.
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Review Updated Public Safety Resources Webpage
Review Updated Public Safety Resources Webpage
Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety has an updated and more comprehensive safety resources webpage that includes apps, classes and other tools from across the university and nearby neighborhoods. Everyone can learn how to Survive an Active Aggressor and gain access to a free virtual guardian app. Students can discover ridesharing discounts and where to obtain free window and door alarms. Please take a moment to review these resources and help make safety a top priority for all Buckeyes.
LEAD series: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
LEAD series: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish |
Looking to expand your leadership skills? Want to connect with other students while growing skills that will allow you to succeed in class, in your co-curricular experiences and in your career path? Consider registering for the upcoming Leaders Engaging in Actions for Development (LEAD) series workshop on Feb. 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. These workshops are open to all. |
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It’s Wellness Week!
Join us for our first College of Pharmacy Happy Healthy You Week where we celebrate the nine dimensions of wellness all week!
March 2-6, 2020
Monday
Therapy Dogs
11:30-12:30 – Student Lounge
Presented by SNPhA
Tuesday
UltraSound A Capella
6:30 pm – Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium
Health Sciences Art Show
9 am – 5 pm Meiling Hall Lobby
Wednesday
UltraSound A Capella
12:15 pm – 112 Meiling Hall
Health Sciences Art Show
9 am – 5 pm Meiling Hall Lobby
Thursday
APhA Student Mental Health Panel
11:30 – Parks 107
Wellness Walk
30-minute walk
2 pm – Meet in the mailroom
Health Sciences Art Show
9 am – 5 pm Meiling Hall Lobby
Friday
Therapy Dogs
11:30 – Student Lounge
Important Survey of Student Mental Health – We need your input!
Dear P1, P2, P3, and P4 students,
In our efforts to assess the mental health needs of our students, we request that you complete a short survey that is a collaborative project across many Big 10 Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy.
Please click here to access the survey and select the responses that best describe your thoughts. Please respond by 12/10/18.
- Participation in this survey is voluntary, and filling out the survey signals permission for responses to be analyzed and published. Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential, and results will only be reported in aggregate.
- The results of this survey will help determine where health professional schools should allocate their resources and will help identify areas where preventive efforts should be focused.
- Please contribute your voice to this important survey!
As a reminder that in addition to other campus resources, the College of Pharmacy has an embedded psychologist, Shawn Levstek who is in the college on Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00-5:00, in Riffe 142. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please email him at: levstek.4@osu.edu
Students will receive a raffle entry in the Fall Semester Wellness Raffle being held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in room 257. To receive yours, email Emily Keeler.16 to inform her you have completed this survey.
Sincerely,
Dr. M
James W. McAuley, PhD, FAPhA
Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Science and Neurology
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Student Mental Wellness Resources
School can be a very stressful time. As a student, sometimes we can get overwhelmed with classes, exams, and work. It is even more important during these times that we are aware of our health, including mental health, so we can be proactive in our own wellness and reach out for guidance when needed. Below is a menu of resources available to College of Pharmacy students within our college and across campus.
In-House College of Pharmacy Psychologist
Shawn Levstek is an embedded psychologist in the College of Pharmacy for our students.
- Works with students to address any mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and more.
- Refers students to connect with other resources as appropriate, including mental health providers in the community, psychotherapy groups, medication providers, or LD/ADHD testing.
- Office is located in Riffe 142, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00-5:00.
- Teletherapy sessions conducted via Zoom.
- To schedule an appointment, please email: levstek.4@osu.edu
Counseling and Consultation Service
This service has two locations on campus; the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center, and the 10th floor of Lincoln Tower.
- To set up an appointment, call 292-5766 to set up a phone triage appointment, or
- Visit the website to create an appointments online: https://ccs.osu.edu/schedule-a-phone-screening/
- Free drop-in workshops: https://ccs.osu.edu/drop-in-workshops/ (Not currently available)
- Mental Health Strategies Series: https://ccs.osu.edu/mental-health-strategies-video-series/
- Brief, 3-5 minutes videos presenting strategies for managing mental health and covering topics including, anxiety, controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, five senses grounding technique, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, food strategies for anxiety, food strategies to improve depression, and improving sleep.
- Psychotherapy groups: https://ccs.osu.edu/groups/
Department of Psychology
The department of psychology offers Psychological Services, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and addiction recovery services to both students and members of the community: https://psychology.osu.edu/psc/services
Couples and Family Therapy
Ohio State has a Couples and Family Therapy clinic on campus: https://cftc.ehe.osu.edu/
Community Provider Database
This database contains hundreds of clinicians and allows one to search for mental health providers in the Columbus area using a number of filtering criteria, such as gender, competence areas, and insurance type.
- Search the database on CCS website: https://ccs.osu.edu/cpd/
SMART Lab
The SMART Lab on campus (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) is located in the PAES building, and offers biofeedback and instruction on how to use these programs and other relaxation techniques: https://u.osu.edu/smartlab/
Wellness Coaching
The Student Wellness Center offers
- Wellness Coaching: https://swc.osu.edu/services/wellness-coaching/ and
- Nutrition Counseling: https://swc.osu.edu/services/nutrition-education/
Buckeye PAL: https://swc.osu.edu/services/buckeye-peer-access-line/
The Buckeye Peer Access Line is a non-emergency talk line that provides a space for students to engage in brief phone conversations to gain peer support and learn about campus resources.
Let’s Talk: https://ccs.osu.edu/about-us-and-our-services/lets-talk/
- One-on-one, 15-20 minute, informal mental health consultations with a staff member from Counseling and Consultation Service.
- Sign up online, available M-F from 2-4 pm (Currently via Zoom)
OSU College of Nursing MINDSTRONG: https://nursing.osu.edu/offices-and-initiatives/mindstrong
MINDSTRONG is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral skills building program with a goal of improving resiliency and self-protective factors for the overall wellbeing of students. The MINDSTRONG program includes seven weekly sessions geared toward improving overall mental and physical health while supporting positive adaptation to stress, anxiety and depression.
Counseling and Consultation Service crisis line is available to students after hours every day of the year. Simply call the counseling center number, 292-5766, and hold on the line to speak with an on-call counselor after hours.