If you choose to engage in sexual activity, it’s important to do so in a manner that ensures safety for you and your sexual partners. Risky sexual behaviors can increase the incidence of STI’s and health complications; some of which can have lifelong effects. For this reason, the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness provides…
STI stands from Sexually Transmitted Infection and includes any virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite received through sexual contact. STI testing is very important, especially for college students who are meeting and interacting with individuals from different hometowns and walks of life. Getting STI tested regularly is a key factor in helping to reduce your risk of…
Consent is the free and voluntary agreement to participate in an activity. Understanding consent is important when entering new relationships because it respects everyone’s bodily autonomy, builds trust, and helps prevent boundaries from being crossed. Consent is not valid if someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, pressured into agreeing, or does not…
This week, Healthy Minds is highlighting some mental health resources that The University of Alabama offers for students and staff. A few examples are the Counseling Center, the Camellia Center, and Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services. There is also a 24/7 crisis counselor available by phone at 205-348-5454. Defining Mental Health The World Health Organization…
Collegiate recovery programs provide students with support, education, and community related to substance use and recovery. At The University of Alabama, Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) supports students across a continuum of care, from prevention and exploring high-risk behaviors to active recovery from addiction. CRIS also works to reduce stigma and create a supportive,…
UA’s Student Health Center & Pharmacy provides high-quality care to students. Students can receive care for a variety of conditions, ranging from the common cold to various skin disorders. Students can fill medications prescribed during appointments or refill existing prescriptions. The Student Health Center & Pharmacy also offers an insurance plan administered through Blue Cross…
Student well-being is crucial for success in college and life beyond it. Students with a greater sense of well-being not only perform better academically but are also more likely to lead socially engaged lives and gain employment later in life. Well-being is a complicated topic, with many physical, mental, emotional, and social facets that need…
The University of Alabama Department of Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) is an excellent on-campus resource that helps students stay safe and healthy throughout college. As part of the UA Division of Student Life, HPW offers programs, resources, and opportunities to get involved across a variety of health and wellness topics. Wellness Topics HPW supports…
You can find Project Health’s peer education branches tabling around campus throughout the week. They use these interactive engagement opportunities to connect with students, educate them on a variety of wellness topics, and promote healthy decision-making and student well-being. Come see us around campus!
Project Health Advocates is a dedicated branch of the organization that creates and implements interactive programs centered on members’ health passions and current wellness trends on campus. The branch currently includes 19 members from a variety of majors and class years who are committed to helping students make safe, informed choices throughout their wellness journeys.…
