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Recent Grad 101: Carolyn Skowron
Carolyn Skowron graduated from Chatham in 2020 just after she survived a traumatic car accident. As a result, she wrote and published her first book, Unbreakable, where she explores her own mental health struggles, how she combats them, and how she hopes to shatter the stigmas around mental health.
Find the Tools to Thrive this Summer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)! As the days get warmer, brighter, and freer, it might feel a little bit easier to prioritize and support your mental wellbeing through activities, rituals, and personal growth. The theme of this year’s MHAM is finding the tools to thrive; join us as we explore some of our faves.
Nurses Week: A Pulse@ChathamU Collection
Celebrate Nurses Week with us as we look back on some of our favorite Pulse@ChathamU articles featuring ChathamU’s nurses.
From Paper to Publication: Inside the COVID-19 Research of this PsyD Team
Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. John Dimoff and PsyD students Angela Dao, Jodie Mitchell, and Alexandra Olson tackled applying social psychological theory to COVID-19 in hopes of improving and influencing public health messaging during the pandemic. We caught up with this research team to learn more about their collaboration and recommendations for impactful health communications.
Your Guide to Chatham's Counseling Center
With the end of the school term approaching, the pandemic stretching into 2021, and the pressures of life in general, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and in need of a listening ear. Fortunately, Chatham’s Counseling Center is here with many offerings to help you feel supported. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of scheduling a session, what to expect on your first visit (or virtual session), and some tips for making the most of this helpful resource.
Beating Anxiety Every Day with Dr. Lei Wang
Despite what it may trick us into believing, anxiety is an incredibly common feeling that affects people all over the world. If you’re feeling bogged down by your own anxiety, we encourage you to check out Dr. Lei Wang’s daily Beating Anxiety Every Day Workshop, and to read some of her helpful tips here.
Mental Health and Wellness: A Pulse@ChathamU Collection
With Pulse@ChathamU, we try to bring our Chatham community inspiring stories, of-the-moment updates, and helpful information about life on and around campus. To help support our Mental Wellness Wednesdays initiative, we’ve gathered together some of the past year’s helpful content centered around mental health and wellness.
From the Court to the Classroom—Helpful Advice for Student Athletes
The return of NCAA Division III athletics marks the return of scheduling, juggling, and prioritizing for our Chatham Cougar student athletes. That’s why we created this list of helpful tips and tricks for all new and returning student athletes who are looking to sharpen their self-care toolkits.