Wellbeing Wednesdays

Courtney sits down with Sara DiSimone from the Carruth Center to discuss strategies for managing test anxiety. Finals are coming up, so learning how to combat it now can only help! Resources mentioned in the podcast are listed below. Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/test-anxiety/faq-20058195Brown University: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/counseling-and-psychological-services/managing-test-anxietyWVU's Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success: https://advisingcenter.wvu.edu/ Carruth Center: https://carruth.wvu.edu/ 

Courtney goes over some party smart tips to help all Mountaineers have a safe and healthy homecoming and Halloween weekend. For more information on WVU's Medical Amnesty policy, visit: https://safety.wvu.edu/safety-on-campus/medical-amnesty. For more information on the Bacchus maneuver/recovery position, visit: https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/alcoholpoisoning_whattodo.html#bacchus. And for more information on the Hope Hill Sobering Center, visit: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/drugs-alcohol/hope-hill-sobering-center. 

Courtney is joined by Maggie von Dolteren, Prevention Education Specialist with Title IX, to discuss the basics of domestic violence, the different events going on around campus and Morgantown in the month of October, and to dispel some common misconceptions that people have on the topic. For more information on the RDVIC events, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RDVIC.org

Courtney discusses the different sexual health resources available on campus for WVU students. This includes the services at WELLWVU, Student Health Services, the Mountaineer Pharmacy, the LGBTQ+ Center, the Women's Resource Center, and the Mon County Health Department. She also provides some reliable online resources such as: Advocates for Youth, the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, Sex, Etc., and Scarletteen. 

Courtney goes over the many resources available to students that are aggregated onto the mentalhealth.wvu.edu website. This includes information on Carruth, TalkSpace, the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, and more! For more information on the Carruth Center, visit: carruth.wvu.edu. 

Courtney welcomes you back for another great fall semester and updates you on what WELLWVU has going on for the fall. She provides an overview of the programs and services that students can use to help them make healthy and responsible choices. Check out their website here: well.wvu.edu.

Courtney discusses the importance of quality sleep and covers some different sleep disorders. If you're interested in calculating your bedtime, visit: https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/bedtime-calculator/. If you're interested in more sleep information from the CDC, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html

Courtney reviews the characteristics you might see in someone who gaslights other people. Gaslighting is an abusive tactic to gain control over people through psychological manipulation. You can read more on gaslighting in Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis' book, “Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free."

Courtney is joined by Brianne Depcrymski from WVU's Carruth Center to talk all about the benefits of journaling! That includes old-school written journals, but they also touch on bullet journaling and visual journaling, PLUS they talk about how journaling can help with your emotional health.

Courtney goes over the basic types of meditation and also discusses some of the health benefits associated with the practice. For more information on meditation, visit: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#What-meditation-is-all-about

Courtney discusses tips and tricks to help students manage their time more effectively, including a description of the Priority Matrix. You can learn more about the priority matrix here: https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-master-your-priorities-with-the-urgent-important-matrix-a7904de55266

Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes from WVU's LGBTQ+ Center to talk about bisexual health awareness month. They chat about different health disparities that members of the bisexual community face and how everyone can better support them! For more information on the LGBTQ+ Center, visit lgbtq.wvu.edu. You can also follow the Center on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of their programs!

Courtney is by herself this week, so she's reviewing a few different models of human sexual response. For more information, you can visit: kinseyinstitute.org.

Courtney chats with Sina King, Registered Dietitian at WVU's Dining Services, about the causes and characteristics of different eating disorders. For more information on eating disorders, please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/. To get in contact with Sina, please visit: https://diningservices.wvu.edu/allergy-and-dietary-resources/dietician-services.

Courtney is joined by Brittany Brandt, the Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator with Campus Recreation, to discuss how body image can be impacted by social media. To learn more about the resources available to students, visit the following: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/ https://diningservices.wvu.edu/allergy-and-dietary-resources/dietician-services https://carruth.wvu.edu/ https://well.wvu.edu/

Courtney goes over the framework created by Dr. Dennis Dailey: the Circles of Sexuality. The five circles are Sensuality, Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization. For more information on the circles, visit: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/storage/advfy/documents/circles.pdf

Courtney details the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Pubic Lice, otherwise known as “crabs”. For more information on pubic lice, visit the CDC's website here: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/pubic/index.html.

Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, for part two of their to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below! Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/ Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ WVU's Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/

Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below! Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/ Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ WVU's Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/

Courtney sits down with Joshua Steger, the director for WVU's new Esports program, to discuss all things related to Esports. Their chat covers the basics of Esports, some misconceptions some people may have, and what the plans are for this new program. Follow WVU Esports on Twitter @WVUEsports and check out their website at esports.wvu.edu.

In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st), Courtney breaks down the basics of HIV, including transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. For more information, you can visit: www.hiv.gov

Courtney sits down with Brittany Brandt, the Coordinator for Fitness and Wellbeing at Campus Recreation, to talk about how to stay on track with your fitness routine over the holidays. Recommendations include checking out some free fitness apps, going out and experiencing winter activities like sledding or ice skating with your friends and family, and putting shame in your rearview window!

Description: Courtney sits down with Olivia Dale Pape, the director of WVU's Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about different communication styles, and how we can all become better communicators. For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit their website: https://recovery.wvu.edu/

Courtney sits down with Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Learning Sciences to discuss the topic of stigma as it relates to substance use and addiction. They chat about how stigma can create barriers for those seeking treatment, and how we can all work together to eliminate stigma. Courses in relation to recovery: COUN 293A Recovery Allyship and Advocacy (Spring 2022) HON 293P Addiction Book Study (Spring 2022) More resources here: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-misuse-addiction https://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-terms-to-use-avoid-when-talking-about-addiction

Courtney sits down with Akeya Carter-Bozman, a Prevention Specialist from the Office of Equity Assurance and Title IX, to discuss the characteristics of a healthy relationship, why establishing boundaries is so important in EVERY relationship, and why consent is as easy as ordering a cup of coffee! For more information on the programs offered by Equity Assurance, visit: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix

Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes, Program Coordinator with the WVU LGBTQ+ Center, to talk about the process of coming out. They chat about why it can be scary, fulfilling, and everything in between! For more information on the programs and services provided by the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU, visit their website, https://lgbtq.wvu.edu/, or follow them on social media! Twitter: @WVULGBTQ Instagram: @wvulgbtqcenter

Courtney sits down with Andrew Caryl, the Program Coordinator with WVU's Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about the Vital Absorbing Creative Interest worksheet that is a part of SMART Recovery. The exercise can help those in recovery find new passions or rediscover old ones! Learn more about VACI here: https://www.smartrecovery.org/vaci-3/ For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit: https://recovery.wvu.edu/

Courtney sits down with Morgan Sharpless, Interim Assistant Director of the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services to talk about all of the different services that Carruth has to offer. They also discuss some of the misconceptions of the services and mental health resources outside of Carruth that are available to WVU students. Carruth Center: 304-293-4431 (24/7); Website: https://carruth.wvu.edu Talkspace: www.talkspace.com/wvu Healthy Minds University: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/hmu/; Call – 304-598-4214 and ask for Healthy Minds University Crisis Text line: Text WVU to 741741

Courtney provides some helpful information on one of the more common STIs – Herpes! She talks transmission, treatment, symptoms, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm. And for useful tips on how to talk to your partner: http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/stds-testing-gyt/article/talk-to-your-partner

Courtney provides useful information on different barrier methods to help keep students safe when engaging in sexual activity. She talks external condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and more! To order free safer sex supplies from WELLWVU, please visit: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan

Courtney discusses all things syphilis – the stages, how it's transmitted, symptoms, treatment, and prevention! For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm

Courtney provides some advice on adjusting to campus life as we all slowly return to normal. See below for links to resources: Campus Resource Card: https://well.wvu.edu/files/d/45364468-3e29-416d-9903-2d9c2d9795b5/wellwvu-resources-card_2021_updated.pdf Talkspace Information: https://carruth.wvu.edu/resources/talkspace Faculty & Staff Assistance Program: https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/fsap/ BeWell: https://health.wvu.edu/bewell/ Mental Health Trainings: https://well.wvu.edu/programs/mental-health-training-resources

Courtney discusses helpful strategies that students can use to manage test anxiety. The information she shares is available here: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/counseling-and-psychological-services/managing-test-anxiety

Courtney is joined by Corrine Pruett, the Coordinator for Member Services, Operations, and Student Development with Campus Recreation. Corrine describes the employment opportunities through Campus Rec and the development that their employees get to experience as part of their jobs. For available positions within Campus Rec, visit: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/employment/campus-recreation

Courtney reviews tips and tricks for finals week preparation, but encourages students to reach out for help if they need it. Students can use the WVU Crisis Text Line by texting “WVU” to 741741, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or call the Trevor Project (TrevorLifeline) at 1-866-488-7386.

Description: Courtney sits down with Dr. Azalea Hulbert, the Director for Academic Integrity here at WVU, to discuss academic misconduct. They chat about the different forms of misconduct, why students might choose to engage in the behavior, and what students can do to learn more about completing their academic work with integrity. For more information, visit: https://academicintegrity.wvu.edu/

Courtney is joined by Wes Thomas, also of WELLWVU, to talk about Cannabis! They talk Senate recommendations, trends in use for the past two decades, and the essential information that folks should know if they choose to use. For more information on WELLWVU's annual 4/20 Information panel, send an email to: wellwvu@mail.wvu.edu

Courtney is all by her herself this week, so she takes the opportunity to discuss another STI in depth – HPV! She provides information on transmission, symptomology, and prevention! For all WVU students, remember that you can order safer sex supplies FOR FREE right here: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan

Description: Courtney sits down with Brett Haggerty, Assistant Director with Adventure WV at the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) to talk about the Do It Yourself Outdoors website. The site is a partnership between Adventure WV and WVU Extension Services and has been live since 2005. The site can help locals and visitors alike plan some outdoor adventures here in the Mountain State. Check out the main site here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/ And check out the Morgantown community page here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/wv-communities/morgantown

Courtney sits down with Emily Murphy, the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant with Campus Recreation, to talk all things intramural sports. They chat about the benefits of playing, what sports you can play, and how you can even get paid to work with them! For more information on intramurals, visit: https://wvugo.wvu.edu/ and https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/intramurals.

Courtney is joined by Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to chat about music's impact on our mental health. They'll talk about how listening to music is beneficial, the different effects produced by different genres, and even discuss why playing a musical instrument can be good for your wellbeing.

Courtney is all by her lonesome this week giving a quick rundown of the different methods of hormonal birth control. She talks about how they work, what the benefits are, and each option's efficacy. A few of the resources mentioned include Student Health Services (304-285-7200), Women's Resource Center (https://wrc.wvu.edu/), Planned Parenthood (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/), and WV Free (https://www.wvfree.org/). And learn more about the WRC menstrual cup project and register for the Period Panel on March 8th, 2021: https://wrc.wvu.edu/wrc-initiatives/freebie-products/menstrual-cups

Courtney sits down with Tara Hulsey, Vice President of Health Promotion and Wellness and Dean of the College of Nursing here at WVU. They talk about the recent employee wellbeing survey they conducted and where everyone can find out more about the health and wellbeing resources available to them on campus! For the WVU Wellbeing Model, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/. To access to the Health and Wellness Inventory, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/health-wellness-inventory/. And to learn more about the current call for proposals, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/requests-for-proposals/.

Courtney sits down with Heidi Muller, RHC extraordinaire, to talk about the pandemic trauma stress experience, and what we can do about it! They also chat about all the different ways that students can stay involved this winter. For weekly activities, check out the Refresh series: https://refresh.wvu.edu/

This week Courtney is joined by Katelyn Kim (Student Service Manager at the Mountaineer Hub) and Ozioma Udah (Peer Educator with the Mountaineer Hub) to discuss how students can appropriately manage their finances while they are here at WVU. Below, find the resources that we mention in the episode! FAFSA: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/applying-for-aid/fafsa Scholarships: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships Student Accounts: https://studentaccounts.wvu.edu/ Loans: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans; https://financialaid.wvu.edu/loans/private Budgeting: https://financialwellness.wvu.edu/topics/budgeting To make an appointment with a Peer Educator at the Hub: https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/

Courtney is joined by Angela Delfine, a Residence Hall Coordinator at WVU, to talk about her personal journey navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more about she learned to cope and how both she and Courtney have taken care of themselves during these trying times!

Courtney is joined by Nathan Harlan, Executive Director of the Office of Student Wellness, to talk about staying physically active during the winter months. He provides tips and tricks on layering and exercise and also busts a few common misconceptions. For more information on staying active in winter, visit Adventure WV's website: https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/

Join Courtney as she chats with Jessica Johnston-York of the Carruth Center to talk about how to take care of yourself during times of societal unrest. They'll talk mindfulness, meditation, and provide some tips for critical media consumption. If you're interested in making an appointment with the Carruth Center, please call them at 304-293-4431. For more information on their services, visit: https://carruth.wvu.edu/. For more information on the media bias chart discussed in the podcast, visit: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/static-mbc/.

Courtney is joined by Casey Wright, a doctoral candidate in psychology, to talk about… fear (dun dun dun!). Casey explains why fear does not always have to be negative and discusses how we can work to reconceptualize it in our own lives.

Did you know that the holiday season is a prime time for relationships to end? Join Courtney as she provides some tips and tricks on surviving the end of a relationship. For more resources, visit: well.wvu.edu.

Courtney is joined by Patricia Chan from Adventure WV to discuss the importance of feedback and why we're all so darn scared of it. Come along for the ride as they discuss their personal experiences (both good and bad) with receiving feedback and hear some recommendations on how to deliver and receive it in a more useful way.