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Understanding the Health Center

WebThe SHC may seem intimidating, but the staff at the front desk are there to answer any general questions and guide you through scheduling your visit. Appointments are required for routine medical care as well as the women’s health care and psychiatric care special services. Appointments can be made in person, online or by phone at (585) …

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Mental Health Among University Students: What Has …

WebT his May, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy released a report that established loneliness as an epidemic. Rising social isolation is among the most significant drivers of the ongoing mental health crisis. While COVID-19 exacerbated this concerning trend, studies show that interpersonal engagement with friends and family has …

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Mental Health in Depth

WebMental Health in Depth. T he RIT campus was awash in grief and shock after a student suicide on Oct. 31, 2018. In the days following, RIT's administration came to find that the student body felt little support for their emotional well-being. Students had come together in an unprecedented way, demanding better mental health services.

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Letter to the Editor: Mental Illness

WebLetter to the Editor: Mental Illness. by Katelyn Hawton | published Oct. 30th, 2019. M any people go to school to get an education and learn how to balance their time, budget, homework, friends and family. Some people can handle those big responsibilities, while some people struggle to handle the burden. Having mental illness can be a tough

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RIT's New Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force

WebO n Dec. 5, 2018, RIT sent out an email announcing the formation of a University Task Force on Student Mental Health and Well-Being. The announcement came from President Munson, Provost Ellen Granberg and Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Sandra Johnson. The email detailed the purpose of the task force and described the plan of …

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Mental Health on Campus

WebT he Counseling and Psychological Services recently announced that they will be expanding RIT mental health services. The regular business hours will still be from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, if students need immediate care they can call the hotline at 1-855-436-1245 during the same hours including weekends …

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A History of Mental Health Services at RIT

WebNov. 9, 2018. In response to RIT's claims of improvement in regards to mental health, Student Government unanimously passed a student-presented demand calling for a task force to be established to follow through with President Munson’s promises. In addition, the statement called for diverse mental health professionals and a student advisory

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Mental Health in Interpreting

WebFarris said, mimicking the person. In the interpreting community, the interpreters agree that mental health is something that needs more attention. Dole feels interpreters could benefit from more workshops, conversations, and meditation sessions for mental health and trauma. Vicarious trauma and mental health are issues that need to …

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Fat Acceptance: Acceptance of What

WebA n obesity crisis of epidemic proportions has gripped our nation for decades — but many people don't see it that way. According to the CDC, over a third of American adults are clinically obese; it’s no controversy that this is a serious diagnosis.However, the growing “fat acceptance movement" contends that health can exist at any size and that …

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Rise of Gun Violence in Rochester

WebY ou hear about it on the news, and it is more common than you may think: gun violence is happening in Rochester.. There have been more than 30 homicides in the city of Rochester since the start of 2021, and more than 70% of those death s have been from gun violence. "More than 70% of those deaths have been from gun violence." What …

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Putting Your Mental Health First

WebPutting Your Mental Health First. T he stresses of college can build up fast and quickly become overwhelming. Thus, taking care of your mental health early on is extremely important; as difficult as it may seem, there are plenty of resources available to all RIT students to help you at every step of the way. Take it from me.

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Student Efforts to Expand Transgender Healthcare Pay Off

WebT his fall the Student Health Center will offer expanded resources for transgender students. The program has been in the works since last year after students began to advocate for resources that they needed to be available on campus. The addition of programs, such as the ability to prescribe hormones to transgender students and the …

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What's up with the Wellness Requirement

WebHealth and Wellness (WHWS): “Financial Fitness” helps students understand personal finance through relevant topics, such as taxes and credit. Dance (WDAN): “Country Line Dance” gives background to basic techniques and incorporates modern dances such as the Electric Slide. Fitness (WFIT): “Nerfology” allows students to …

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Work-School-Life Balance In the Era of COVID-19

WebE ven though over a year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, there are still some aspects of our lives that may seem difficult to adjust to. For many, nothing has been easy this past year. Along with feeling disconnected from friends and loved ones, being home most of the time and …

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A Deep Dive Into CaPS

WebA Deep Dive Into CaPS. C ounseling and Psychological Services ( CaPS) is RIT’s primary mental health care for students. The service’s goal is to provide confidential and personal services that are able to meet the personal needs of the students’ mental health needs. Over the years, CaPS has gained a mixed reputation among students.

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The Stresses of Dorm Life

WebT o the chagrin of many freshmen, most universities — RIT included — require first-year students to live on campus, in residence halls or dormitories. Dorm life has become a quintessential part of the “college experience,” and its benefits are often touted; strong, lasting friendships, a sense of college community and an environment set up for …

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RIT to Launch the Wegman's School of Health and Nutrition

WebD uring the spring semester of 2014, RIT announced that the university will be opening a new school as part of the already existing College of Health Sciences and Technology thanks to a $6 million gift from The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation. The new school will have a nutrition and wellness focus with new programs and greater resources for …

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