Maintaining Mental Health During Today’s New Normal
If today’s new normal is increasing your feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression, you’re not alone. In this week’s health tip, we turn to Katherine Daly, a licensed psychologist who leads...
View ArticleElection and Post-Election Day Gatherings
Since 2017, UCF has been recognized as a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA, an association for the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession, for its initiatives to register...
View ArticleUCF Counselors Offer Tips for Managing Stress During Difficult Holiday Season
Even in the best of times, the holidays can be a stressful period. The global pandemic and all the disruptions it has caused in 2020 have made it even more challenging which is why taking care of your...
View Article7th Annual Healing Art Exhibition Showcases Social Justice Visibility
UCF’s seventh annual Healing Art Exhibition, curated by Counseling and Psychological Services in partnership with the School of Visual Arts and Design, will be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6...
View ArticleCombating Xenophobia and Discrimination
Lunar New Year is a celebration characterized by unity and prosperity that ushers individuals into a fresh start. I am dismayed to read about the increase in violent incidents against Asian Americans,...
View ArticleStudent Perspective: Reflecting on Mental Health During the Pandemic
Over the past year, the pandemic has posed serious health risks beyond physical well-being. In January, about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, up from one in ten...
View ArticleLearning to Ask for Help
A year and a half ago, I was sitting in a patient room with my OBGYN for a checkup following the birth of my son. She completed her exam, went over some important things to know about my physical...
View ArticleA Guide to Health and Safety at UCF
Keeping UCF a safe place to learn, live, work and play is a team effort that requires each of us to look out for ourselves and one another. At UCF, there are resources in place to help you stay healthy...
View ArticleUCF Offering New Peer-to-Peer Support System for Students
A new online system launched by UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services gives UCF students the ability to connect directly with other college students – both at UCF and other participating schools...
View ArticleCaring for Our Students
We recognize that our students’ time at the university, the impact of the pandemic and other factors may cause stress and anxiety. At UCF, we care about each and every one of our students and are...
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