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The mental health effects of social media – KentWired
WebMay 1, 2024. Grace Clarke. While social media can connect friends and family, it can also lead to a multitude of mental health problems when used for prolonged periods of time. Excessive social media usage has been linked to causing anxiety, depression and low-self esteem. According to a YaleMedicine article, these harmful effects are amplified
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New campus mental health resource: the Well Hub – KentWired
WebMalina Andamasaris, ReporterMarch 10, 2023. The Well Hub is a brand-new space that offers programming, education and resources for students and the community. The Kent State of Well-being opened the Well Hub in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on February 22. It is located in the old pro shop, which is to the right of the …
Preparing for the next pandemic: What is ‘Disease X
WebWorld leaders and health organizations have focused on “Disease X” as the next international pandemic, and it could reportedly be 20 times worse than COVID-19.. Kent State University experts, however, are weighing in on Disease X and its capabilities. “There’s no real way to say, ‘Oh yeah, the next one’s gonna be 20 times worse or a …
National Public Health Week to kickoff in April – KentWired
WebNational Public Health Week officially begins April 1, 2024, with a full week of in-person and online events aimed at promoting the efforts of the public health community. Multiple campus and public health groups will present events during the week, including Delta Omega and the Public Health Student Alliance. These events are …
Biology department’s new findings link spinal cord injuries to
WebA researcher at the university’s Brain Health and Research Institute has made unique discoveries about the spinal cord and its connection with the reproductive system. Lique Coolen is a professor in the biology department and completed her undergraduate and master’s studies in psychology and earned her doctoral degree in …
Academic minors introduce students to public health
WebWhile public health professionals stood front and center during the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiology is just one of many fields within public health. Some of these public health fields require more help in the workforce, so to showcase these various fields, the College of Public Health offers multiple minors that touch upon different sectors …
STD cases are soaring in Ohio — here’s what you can do to stay …
WebLast year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that showed cases of STDs have increased across all age groups in Ohio. Most notably, cases among young adults and college-aged students, 15 to 24, have skyrocketed. The same is true for Portage County, according to 2018 data from the Ohio Department …
Vitamins: How effective are they
WebAbout 58 percent of undergraduate students take dietary supplements, according to a study done by the Journal of American College Health. However, nutritionists prefer that people get their vitamins through food first, said Emily Baker, nutrition and dietetics lecturer. “We [nutritionists] always advocate a food-first approach,” Baker said. …
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Flu vaccines available in Portage Co. – KentWired
WebThe Portage County Health Department will hold three flu shot clinics this week for the community. Wednesday: Garrettsville, James A. Garfield Elementary, 10207 S.R. 88, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday: Brimfield Town Hall, 1333 Tallmadge Road, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday: Windham Renaissance Family Center, 9005 Wilverne Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost
Kent State offers services for mental health – KentWired
WebKent State’s Psychological Services provides assistance to students who are looking for help in regards to mental health. Psychological Services is located in the Deweese Health Center on the second floor. Psychological Services offers confidential mental health services in crisis intervention, medication referrals, psychological testing …
Free confidential HIV testing returns to Kent State’s health center
WebConfidential HIV testing was relocated to the DeWeese Health Center for the fall semester, allowing students to access healthcare at no cost. Testing dates will be offered throughout the fall semester, with the first one being held on Sept. 19. Testing times will run from noon to four and will be located in the annex of the DeWeese Health Center.
Portage County constituents vote on replacement levy for mental …
WebOn Nov. 7, Portage County voters will vote on Issue 30, a replacement tax levy allocated towards funding mental health and recovery facilities across the county. With Issue 30, residents in Portage County would be paying less than $3 a month, said John Garrity, executive director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County.. …
Kent State joins effort in combatting infant mortality in Ohio
WebIn 2016, The Ohio Department of Health released data which showed high infant mortality rates across different races in the state, the highest being black women. The report named nine metropolitan areas in Ohio with the worst amount of infant deaths, which included Akron, Toledo, Cleveland and Canton. Since then, there’s been a push for
Kent schools, KSU fight obesity with health programs
WebKent schools, KSU fight obesity with health programs. Kelly Mills. March 8, 2006. Students are above the national level; programs created to combat obesity. It might have been the video games. Then again, it could have been the junk food. Maybe it was the lack of physical activity. Whatever it was, the students in the Kent City School District
Architecture students share experiences of sleep deprivation …
WebSleep deprivation is a fact of life for many architecture students at Kent State. Choosing to work long hours to improve their projects may diminish the students’ mental and physical health. Late nights spent stressing over a project in the studio don’t leave much time to focus on healthy habits, physical activity or the benefits
The effects video games have on mental health – KentWired
WebVideo games have been around now for more than 30 years. However, people are just now beginning to conduct research on the correlation between video games and mental health.. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the unhealthy use of video games could potentially lead to the loss of social relationships, lower levels …
How to find KSU’s healthy food – KentWired
WebWith so many dining locations on campus that serve up fast fried food, such as Rosie’s, Quaker Steak and Nathan’s, students might think it can be difficult to find a healthy meal on campus. But Tanya Falcone, lecturer in the School of Health Sciences and coordinator for the Center of Nutrition Outreach, said eating healthier
Walmart will close all of its health care clinics – KentWired
WebApril 30, 2024. CNN–Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, will close all 51 of its health care clinics in six states and end virtual health care services, the company said Tuesday. Walmart had made a big push into health care in recent years, opening clinics next to its superstores that offered primary and urgent care, labs, X
Students, staff discuss impact of Flu this season – KentWired
WebThe Ohio Department of Health shared in a live stream that flu season cases are rising this February despite an average number of flu cases since October. To combat the sudden increase in influenza, the university is offering its last Flu Clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center, aiding people in taking precautions against the virus.
International students required to buy health insurance to attend …
WebAll international students are required to purchase a health insurance plan from Kent State or one that is comparable in coverage. According to the Kent State’s policy registrar, the purpose of the mandatory effect is “to ensure reliable access for international students in the United States health care services.”. The plan will cost $1,990 for a full …
Health care reform bill to impact young and old people alike
WebA 219-212 vote in the House of Representatives passed the long-debated health care bill and extended coverage to millions Sunday. Students are now presented with a myriad of changes and options regarding health insurance, some of which will come into effect this year and others that won’t begin until 2014. Under the new health care
Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment aims to …
WebThe College of Public Health is partnering with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland to conduct an LGBTQ+ community needs assessment. The project aims to improve the safety and lives of LGBTQ+ people in the area. “We can’t sit around and wait for hospitals and health departments and government structures to listen in to
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