Health on the Hill

ep 16 Wed. Dec. 18th:  Don’t Get Sick this Cold and Flu Season. A conversation with Director of Health Services, Maria Sullivan, about reasons why you should get your flu shot, commons misconceptions about getting a vaccine, the difference between a cold and the flu, tips for preventing getting sick and what to do if you do become sick.

Wed. Dec. 11th Relaxation to Stop Guilt When Not Busy: This is a guided meditation led by Class of 2019’s Hannah Parker. This meditation can be used to help calm the mind, reduce guilt around taking time for yourself and help relieve stress.

ep 14 Wed. Dec. 4th: Spiritual Health: A conversation with Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Mary Anne Davey about what spirituality means to each of us, how our spiritual health is connected to our emotional and physical health and how to nourish our spirituality.

ep 13 Wed. Nov. 27th Tips for eating healthy during the holidays: A conversation with Kim Pierce, Sodexho Dietitian. Learn about how to navigate pot luck dinners, desserts by the dozen and how to enjoy all of your favorite foods this holiday seasons without the guilt. Practical tips for eating healthy during the holidays.

November 20: An Introduction to Counseling. A conversation with the Director of Counseling Services Maria Kavanaugh about what a visit to Counseling Services is like, what to expect, reasons why people choose to go to counseling and how counseling might benefit you. Health and Wellness Website: https://www.stonehill.edu/offices-services/health-wellness/

Nov. 13th:  Sleep! Are you getting enough?  A conversation with Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience John McCoy about how much sleep college students need, barriers to getting a good nights sleep, tips for getting better sleep, are pulling “all nighters” really that bad, should you nap and much more!

November 6th: Episode 10 I considered transferring out, but I’m glad I stayed: A graduating senior talks about struggles he had during his first semester of college, thoughts of wanting to transfer out to another school, and the reasons why he stayed.

October 30, 2019 Episode 9 Class of 2019’s Maegan Lutinski interviews Sodexo Dietitian Kim Pierce about how to eat healthy in the dining halls, tips for what foods to stock your residence hall with, myths such as the freshmen 15 are discussed as well as other common college nutrition issues such as stress eating, late night eating and tips for eating out.

October 23, 2019 Episode 8 Alcohol and the Brain: A conversation with Associate Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Nicole Cyr about how the brain works, how substances such as alcohol can interfere with function of the brain and the impact of alcohol on the body.

Octobter 16th, 2019: Episode 7 Know your IX: A conversation with Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator Lily Krentzman about what is Title IX, what should students know about it, how can you make a Title IX report, how should someone do if they were sexually assaulted and how can someone learn more about prevention.

October 9, 2019 Episode 6 Abusive Relationships: A conversation with Associate Professor of Psychology Nicole Capezza about abusive relationships, signs of abuse, a discussion about how abuse happens, what to do if you or someone you know are in an abusive relationship and how to get help.

October 2, 2019 Episode 5 Let’s talk about it: Anxiety, Depression, Suicide and Seeking Help A conversation with Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Shani Turner about her journey as a professor, why she enjoys helping students, about issues facing college campuses today and reasons why students should ask for help, seek support, talk to someone.

September 18th, 2019 Episode 3 Anxiety in College: A Personal Experience: Class of 2019’s Olivia Souza interviews a fellow graduating senior about her experiences with anxiety during college. She speaks about how she handled her anxiety, things that worked well for her and encourages others to speak up and find support.

Seeking Counseling in College:  Class of 2019’s Patrick Casaletto interviews Wellness Coordinator Jessica Greene about what it was like to seek counseling in college, the benefits to seeking counseling, reasons why someone might want to go to therapy and how to get started with counseling.

Sept. 4th: R.A.D. Self Defense Classes for Women. A conversation with Chief of Police David Wordell about what are R.A.D. classes, who are they for, how can someone benefit from taking them and how to learn more or sign up for a class.

October 2, 2019 Episode 4a Community Standard Policies and Juuling: A conversation with Director of Community Standards Mike Labella and Coordinator of Community Standards Katie Foss about common questions about policies concerning E-Cigarettes, and other substances.