Student Health Depression is the most common reason college students go to their school’s counseling service. Depression makes a person less able to manage life. It affects a person’s mood, mind, body, and behaviors. Signs & Symptoms The number and severity of the symptoms vary from person to person. A person who is depressed has […]
Student Health General Safety Guidelines Alcohol Safety Set Up Good Sleep Habits Choose Healthy Foods & Control Your Weight Stress & Emotional Eating Use ChooseMyPlate.Gov Depression Eating Disorders Mononucleosis (“Mono”) Suicidal Thoughts 4 Warning Signs of Teen Depression Nutrition, Health & Safety Issues © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Eye Conditions A stye is an infection in a tiny gland of the eyelid. Signs & Symptoms * Red, painful bump or sore on an eyelid. * Watery or tearing eye that burns and itches. * The red bump may form a head and appears yellow if it contains pus. This usually drains on its
Student Health For persons 15 to 24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death, behind unintentional injury and homicide. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. Young women attempt suicide 4 to 8 times more
Skin Conditions You should never get sunburned! It leads to premature aging, wrinkling of the skin, and skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Red, swollen, painful, and sometimes blistered skin * Headache * Mild fever * Chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting if the sunburn is extensive and severe Causes, Risk Factors & Care Sunburn results
Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms * Primary stage. A large, painless, ulcer-like sore (chancre) appears around the area
Dental & Mouth Concerns Plaque buildup, crooked teeth, illness, poorly fitting dentures, trapped food particles, and certain medications can irritate or destroy your gums. With good oral hygiene, however, you can prevent gum (periodontal) disease. If caught in the early stages, gum disease is easily treated. If ignored, the gums and supporting tissues wither, and
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General Health Conditions Taking care of your health is within your reach. * Maintain good health habits for eating, physical activity, and sleeping. * Manage stress. * See your doctor or health care provider on a regular basis. * Take medicines, as advised. * Don’t use tobacco products. If you do, quit. * Keep track
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General Health Conditions Getting older, having a family history of high blood pressure (HBP), and being African American are risk factors you cannot control. Lower risk factors for HBP that you can control. Action Step:Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit or at least every two years. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * An opening near the skin where the splinter entered. * Pain may not be felt and the splinter may or may not be visible. * Bleeding, swelling, and/or pain at the wound area, especially for splinters stuck deep under the skin. Causes Splinters are pieces of wood, glass, metal,
