What are the different types of anxiety? collapse allexpand all Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is much more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day. It’s chronic and fills a person’s day with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. Having this disorder can mean always anticipating disaster, often worrying excessively about health...
Anonymous online screenings for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress. The screenings may help you determine whether seeking professional consultation would be of benefit to you. These free screenings are available to all UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty members and are taken anonymously. Be Well resources for stress management Information about depression and what to do if you or others are depressed:...
UHS wishes you great success and an enjoyable experience in your studies abroad. Use the following checklist as a guideline to help you maintain healthy habits while away.
Before you go... Check with UHS International Travel Care Clinic (510-643-7177) at least 3-6 months before your departure date to ensure sufficient time to get new and updated immunizations and TB testing done. You should be aware that failure to get the necessary documentation may result in your trip being canceled. Anyone with a chronic condition (e.g. asthma, depression, anxiety) should have an evaluation with...
Stalking is a series of actions that make someone feel afraid or in danger.
Stalking is defined as engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to:
fear for his or her safety or that of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress What are the signs of stalking? Some things stalkers do: Follow you and show up wherever you are Damage your home, car, or other property Send unwanted gifts, letters, cards, emails, or texts Monitor your phone calls or computer use Threaten to hurt you, your family, friends, or pets Take...
When you are managing a busy life of school, friends, family, fun, and other responsibilities, who has time to think about what you are going to eat every day?
Consistently eating nutrient-rich foods is beneficial, not just for your health, but also for your well-being. Eating a wide variety of nutritious foods helps increase your energy and stamina, and also helps decrease your health risk for chronic diseases. The following resources and links can help you get started on the road to nutritious eating!
Recent policy changes in a number of states legalizing cannabis for medical and/or recreational use suggest a shift in societal attitudes and perceptions around cannabis. University Health Services takes a harm reduction approach to all substance use, including cannabis.
Cannabis Harm Reduction
If you are considering using cannabis, here are some tips that you can use to reduce your risk of harm and bad experiences:
Avoid cannabis smoke if possible. Cannabis smoke contains tar and toxins. The safest choice is to use a vaporizer. Take shallow puffs, not deep...
Smoke from wildfires in Northern California may contribute to poor air quality in the Bay Area.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a scratchy throat, and irritated eyes and sinuses. Substances released from fires far away, while very unlikely to cause any significant health hazards, can contribute to headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger shortness of breath and/or wheezing in those who suffer from asthma, emphysema, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Medical Care and Testing at UHS Recommended: Order a confidential HIV Antibody Test from the UHS Lab (no appointment needed) through the eTang Portal. To access, log into eTang, select "Messages" from the left navigation bar, select "New Message" and then under "Lab Tests for Students and SHIP Dependents", click "Order a Lab test". Review...
The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture and repeated tasks.
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