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  • Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic April 2, 2020 scott.mackey

    The mental health impact of this pandemic is very real.  If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed, you are not alone. Most people have never experienced such a large-scale challenge, and this one may affect our mental and physical well-being, our finances, our social connections, and the health and safety of our loved ones.  Isolation, changes in school and employment, and concern about our families and friends can increase feelings of worry, fear, and sadness. It’s even harder to navigate these challenges when we may not have access to our typical coping strategies and ways of practicing self-care.

    We’re all learning new ways to cope … » More …

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  • clasped hands under running water in a sink with soap suds Handwashing: a small habit with a big impact March 3, 2020 Erin Carroll

    Washington State University is reminding students, faculty and staff that washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the tools identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for helping combat the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or flu. Handwashing prevents the spread of infections by reducing the number of germs introduced to our own bodies when touching our eyes, nose or mouth and reducing germs transferred to common objects like phones, hand rails, buttons, and door knobs.

    Wash your hands … » More …

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  • All RAs take suicide prevention training Register for an upcoming Campus Connect and Mental Health First Aid training August 23, 2019 chantell.cosner Read Story
  • student texting on phone Get stress management tips on your phone February 27, 2019 healthpromotion

    Feeling stressed, need help coping, or just want tips for managing your stress? We can help!

    Join our text messaging program and we will:

    Check in with you every week to see how you’re doing
    Send you weekly tips for lowering stress
    Share information about health-related events and resources around campus

    To sign up, text “@STRESS” to 73940. You can join at any point in the semester!

    You can also check out our stress management workshops and other programs.

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Call For ALL Appointments

Until further notice, all medical clinic appointments should be made over the phone at 509-335-3575. Students can also access an after-hours telephone nurse service at that number.

DO NOT go to the clinic without calling first. This will help avoid the potential spread of infection and allows staff to provide appropriate care for you and those who are in currently in the clinic.

With the outbreak of COVID-19, please let staff know if you have a fever or new/worsening cough.

All Counseling and Psychological Services appointments should be made over the phone at 509-335-4511. Students can still access the after hours crisis phone at 509-335-2159.

Updated (03/26/2020)

COVID-19

We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Updates related to the WSU community will be provided at wsu.edu/covid-19/. Questions, suggestions and recommendations from the WSU community can be sent to COVID-19.info@wsu.edu.

Printable posters provided by the CDC:

Updated: 3/2/2020