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Health Care in College: A Complete Guide

With health insurance in hand, your student is ready for when they need care at school. Now they need to know where they can access healthcare on or near their … See more

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Options for Student Health Care, On and Off Campus

WEBSTI and HIV testing. Allergy shot administration. Routine and travel vaccinations (including flu shots) Dental and eye health services or referrals. Mental health services (though …

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Important Health Forms for College Students

WEBHIPAA Release Form. The HIPAA release form is like a permission slip allowing you to be part of conversations and decisions relating to your student’s health. Something to know …

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Take Advantage of Campus Health Services

WEBRadiology and imaging. STI and HIV testing. Allergy shot administration. Routine and travel vaccinations (including flu shots) Dental referrals. Eye health services. "We also …

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3 Essential Health Topics to Discuss With Your Student

WEBPhysiologically, insufficient sleep experienced by college students has been linked to health issues such as insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes, weight gain, and stress. Not …

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The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety (and How

WEBLori Bender, MSW is a licensed stress management coach for teenagers and college students. She founded Students Stress Less Coaching LLC, a virtual stress and anxiety …

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When To Visit the Campus Health Center

WEBAccording to EverydayHealth.com, they should visit the health center if they have any of these symptoms: ☐ A high, prolonged fever (above 102 F) ☐ Symptoms (such as a sore …

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College Students and COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Should Know

WEBJohnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is a viral vector vaccine. It uses a modified version of a different, harmless virus to deliver the instructions to our cells to start building …

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The Connection Between Sleep and Health in College

WEBTips for Deep Sleep. 1. Sleep in a dark room. A tiny lobe called the pineal gland secretes melatonin to calm the brain and help us relax. The pineal gland responds to darkness so …

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D — The Sunshine Vitamin

WEBSpending time in the sun, without sunscreen (about 20 minutes, 3–4 times a week) will boost your D levels (assuming the sun is strong enough — check calendar here). Note …

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Safety on Campus

WEBCollegiateParent supports you on your own personal journey during your student's college years. We answer questions, share stories and connect you to life on campus. Reach …

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College Students and Mental Health: Part 1, Common Stressors

WEBCollege Students and Mental Health: Part 1, Common Stressors. This is the first post in a three-part series in which I share my insights into college students’ behavioral health. In …

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College Students and Mental Health: Part 3, What Parents Can Do

WEBThis is the final post in a three-part series in which I share my insights into college students’ behavioral health. In Part 1, I talk about what stressors students face.In Part 2, I …

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College Students and Mental Health: Part 2, Coping Skills

WEBRob Danzman, MS, NCC, LCMHC is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. He's author of The Insider's Guide to Parenting and holds …

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Helping Your Student Get Through Seasonal Depression

WEBTips for Helping Your Student Get Through Seasonal Depression. Your college student is an independent young adult learning to navigate the world on their own, but if you …

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Loss and Grief: Supporting Your Student

WEB2. Loss is distracting at a time when focus is required. Students are often surprised and frustrated by grief's impact on attention, focus, memory, and stamina, making it much …

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Preparing for Emergencies on Campus

WEBPart of our college students’ everyday lives is learning how to prepare for and react in case of an emergency on campus. Campus emergencies may be weather-related (hurricane, …

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Sleep and the College Student

WEBSleep is crucial for our health, both physical and emotional. Most adults need between 6–10 hours of sleep per night, with eight the recommended amount to feel completely …

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Calculating GPA in College — What Students Need to Know

WEBQuality points = the grade point multiplied by the number of credit hours. For example: 4 (grade points for A) x 3 (credit hours) = 12 quality points. Grade Point Average = the …

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Benefits of Meditation, for Students and Families

WEB2: Meditation improves academic performance. Both college students and their families are concerned about results. Thankfully, meditation has been scientifically proven to …

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