A blog sponsored by the Counseling and Wellness Center at MassArt
E-Cigarettes You may have heard people talking about using electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or e-cigs) as a way to try to quit smoking. If you’re thinking about using an e-cig, here are three things you should know. E-cigs contain
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. It can lead to cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, and diabetes, and affects nonsmokers too through secondhand smoke. This page includes resources, tips for smoking cessation, and
Mindfulness is an important skill for everyone to develop, especially for those who struggle with emotional turmoil and disturbing memories. Mindfulness can be a helpful way of managing worry and anxiety. The simple practice of mindfulness involves focusing on attending
What is stress? Stress is defined as your physiological and emotional response to a demand that is placed on you. Without some stress, people would not get much accomplished. That burst of adrenaline that helps you finish an artistic project,
Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are likely that if you are typical of most college students, you are not. Whether you are staying up late working in your studio or socializing with friends until the early hours of the
Sexual assault involves any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient, and more broadly, sexual harassment consists of unwelcome verbal, non-verbal and/or physical behavior of a sexual nature which has the effect of interfering with
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What is consent? When both people participating in a sexual encounter agree to it. Consenting to one behavior (such as kissing) does not obligate you to consent to any other behaviors (like sexual intercourse). Lastly, consent on one occasion does not mean you have
Part of being sexually healthy is taking the necessary steps to practice safer sex to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or unintended pregnancies. Communicating with your partner(s) is also a crucial part of this decision. This page
The Colleges of the Fenway provides a wide array of religious and supportive services to students, faculty, and staff of all religious backgrounds. This includes individual campus ministries, personal counseling, interfaith prayer groups, retreats, educational programs, and opportunities to volunteer