A blog sponsored by the Counseling and Wellness Center at MassArt
What is art therapy? Art therapy is the integration of art-making into the psychotherapy process, allowing the art itself to be a representation of an individual’s struggles and strengths. Many times, art therapy is used to provide individuals with an
College Students Living With a Chronic Condition WebMD: Managing Chronic Diseases at College Where else can you go? Student Health Services Main Location: MassArt Treehouse Residence Hall, 2nd Floor 578 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-879-5220 Fax: 617-879-5221
Therapy: Therapy is beneficial for individuals with chronic illnesses because it provides a safe space to share your illness story and discuss the emotional experience of illness. Through therapy, we can help you talk-out what it’s like to have an illness
Don’t change your treatment routine. Entering college life is filled with adjustments. Having a stable, dependable treatment routine will eliminate one more adjustment from the long list. Prior to arriving at school, speak with your doctor about finding a routine that
What is a chronic illness? A chronic disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. For many young adults, a chronic illness might mean frequent doctor’s appointments, lots of medication, and/or a suppressed immune system causing
One list cannot automatically tell you how to turn negative body thoughts into positive body image, but it can introduce you to healthier ways of looking at yourself and your body. The more you practice these new thought patterns, the
Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional. Click here to take this anonymous and confidential questionnaire, and immediately
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From res hall guidelines to serving alcohol at events, follow the link to find out about MassArt’s alcohol policy: http://inside.massart.edu/campus_life/student_handbook/college_policies/alcohol_policy.html
According to the Campus Clarity program most recently completed by MassArt students, over 65% of MassArt students had 0-4 alcoholic drinks in the past month? More students are choosing not to consume alcoholic beverages, and if they do, are choosing