“Regular sleep, balanced meals and physical activity can make a huge difference,” he said. “Instead of relying on energy drinks, students might try switching to lower-caffeine options like tea and avoid caffeine after noon for better sleep.”
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People deal with change differently, but there tend to be two types of people in this world: those who accept change with open arms and those who fear it. However you cope, your attitude toward change matters, so it may be time for a mindset makeover.
Recidivism refers to how often people reenter the justice system after their first offense. Texas reports a 21% recidivism rate as of 2022, well below the national average of 68%. Despite this, Judge Rob Swanton of the specialty courts said there is a lack of funding and a shortage of mental health providers for these individuals.
According to Title IX Education and Prevention Specialist Valerie Willis, more than 50% of sexual assaults on campus nationally are between the start of the fall semester and Thanksgiving break.
Of course, this isn’t a Baylor problem or a Waco problem or a Texas problem or a U.S. problem. This is a cultural problem. And the way to solve a cultural problem is through education.
Vaping is not only leeching off of your wallet but also negatively impacting your health, whether or not you’re part of the one in five Americans who believe it isn’t. Although it’s true that vapes generally contain fewer chemicals than traditional cigarettes, that doesn’t mean that you aren’t putting yourself at risk of lung cancer, exposing yourself to formaldehyde (the chemical funeral homes use to preserve the deceased) and becoming more likely to develop heart disease.
All services offered by the Counseling Center are free, including telehealth services, face-to-face counseling and the mental health clinical support line. However, some programs that fall under the health services category — such as general medical care, medical nutrition therapy and psychiatric services — require payment, which is usually covered by insurance.
Dr. Randal Boldt, senior psychologist and senior associate director, has worked in the Counseling Center for 16 years. He said the center’s current mission is to combat what Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called “an epidemic of isolation and loneliness” with “the healing effects of social connection and community.”
What I’ve learned is that it’s OK to envision your dream life, but don’t make the same mistake I did by ignoring some of the more unfavorable bits. For all you soon-to-be Bears, here are some things I suggest considering.
According to the Annual Fire Safety and Security Report, which Baylor is required to publish annually on Oct. 1 as a result of the Clery Act, 25 sex offenses were reported on the main campus in 2019. In 2021, 30 offenses were reported — a 20% increase in two years.
“Some anxiety is normal, especially around graduation,” Rogers said. “There are practical things you can do about your anxiety, and we have a lot of resources here through the Counseling Center to help if it is a more intense issue than that.”
Eighty percent of college students say they experience stress daily, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The counseling center on campus, however, is doing something to improve mental health of students.
We all feel it: that ball in the pit of your stomach when you know a big assignment is due, a test is coming up, or a pop quiz might be on the horizon.
Anonymous compliments posted around campus have boosted self-confidence this semester.
Study sessions filled with sweetened drinks and sugary snacks might make grades crash.
The Sexual Assault Work Team and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held a presentation in Kayser Auditorium Wednesday night to warn students about abuse and sexual assault. Natashia Doolittle, a representative from the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, spoke about the necessity of open discussion, citing the statistic that one in four women and one in 33 men will be sexually assaulted during their college years.
The risk management department stands ready to protect students by educating them about campus safety this Thursday in an all-day event that will include a number of presentations. The risk management department is hosting “OsoSafe Campus Safety Awareness Day” to increase students’ knowledge of safety in a variety of different areas.
A common belief is that when students start college, they gain weight from the university lifestyle. In truth, this idea might actually be contributing to eating disorders across campus.
The lights burn bright as members of the crowd talk among themselves, a dull drone humming throughout the room. Jennifer Bell, a 22-year-old University of Texas student and singer, takes the stage at a local coffee shop, centering herself before performing her newest work.
Students in need of relaxation can partake in a virtual vacation hosted by Baylor Counseling Center and the Department of Wellness. Along with free food, the event will feature tips on how to stay relaxed during finals and will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Wednesday in the Bill Daniel Student Center Den.
As flowers blossom and the leaves on trees grow fuller and brighter with the rising temperatures, the season begins its transition to springtime.
Former Lady Bears basketball forward Morghan Medlock shared her experience with domestic violence Wednesday during Take Back the Night on Fountain Mall.
Baylor students attending the first workshop for the I Heart Me Campaign last Thursday, learned about self-worth and how to express an agape love not only for themselves but for everyone around them.
Baylor dining halls provide a wide variety of choices for faculty and students each day, and with the food service provider, Aramark, Baylor has been able to increase the amount of healthy options and quality meals in the dining halls.
The Baylor Health Services Counseling Center saw a 64 percent increase in crisis appointments for fall 2010 compared with fall 2009.