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February 23, 2018

How do I find love?
​How do you find love, in general?

February 16, 2018

I cheated on my boyfriend
Over winter break, I cheated on my boyfriend of a couple of years. It wasn’t intentional but it happened. I finally told him recently, because I figured if I cared about him, I owe him the truth and should let him decide where to take things from here. But I feel so alone without him because he was my best friend. Did I do the right thing? Should I just have not told him and kept going?​​

February 9, 2018

Crush on My Professor
I have a crush on my professor. What should I do?
Body Image Blues
UHS Registered Dietitian Toby Morris talks about fat talk in the workplace and everyday life and resources to combat it.

February 2, 2018

Lab Job Stress
I scored a position with the lab of my dreams, but the lead researcher is a really difficult person to work with. I can never do anything right and he never praises any of my hard work. On top of this, he acts like I don't do enough even though I put in more hours than I should. I'm still a student so of course there is a limit to how much time I can spend there. It's starting to stress me out to the point where I think about quitting. What do you think I should do?

January 26, 2018

Roommates on Opposite Schedules
This semester I have 8 a.m. classes and have to get up pretty early to make it on time. My roommate is a night owl and often up until 4 am. I know he's trying to be as quiet as he can be, but I still get woken up at least once a night. What are some tips on living in a double with someone who has an opposite schedule? Should I talk to him about it?

January 23, 2018

Nutrition FAQ Videos
The NOW (Nutrition Outreach Workers) answer frequently asked questions!

December 8, 2017

Health at Every Size
You can be healthy and fit without being thin. As part of a social movement called Health at Every Size (HAES), dietitians and doctors are moving away from assessing people’s health according to their weight. The HAES philosophy is based on the idea that people of all sizes deserve respect and good health, and that size does not determine health.

November 24, 2017

Is it my lack of personality?
I have met a couple of guys from Tinder in the past year. On our first date, I could see they were physically attracted to me judging by their body language (hand-holding, hugging, tap of hand, and even attempted kissing). But it never leads to a second date and a relationship and I suspect it is my lack of personality. What do you advise in that case? How can I work on becoming a more fun person to talk to/be around? or should I just accept myself for who I am and wait for the right guy who will appreciate me for who I am and not just for my looks?

November 17, 2017

Friends with Benefits?
How do I deal with someone who only wants to be friends with benefits, but I may want more?

November 16, 2017

Common Health Myths Busted
The media is full of information, though not always true. These are four common myths that we have heard our peers say and why they are not true.

November 9, 2017

Relationship or single-life?
I've been dating someone for the first time. It's serious enough that I can envision staying with them for a long time. On the other hand, I worry that in the future I may regret not dating more people in college and experimenting to see what I truly want from a relationship. How do I reconcile my happiness with my current relationship with my doubt?

November 3, 2017

Should I tell my dad I'm not doing ok?
I've been having a rough semester mentally, financially, and socially. My dad calls me about once a week to check in and I don't know how to tell him I'm not doing ok. I know he'd be worried about me and everyone expects me to be having such a great time away at school.Any advice on how to handle this? Is it ok to lie to him?

October 13, 2017

The Art of Conversation
How can you keep a conversation going without all the awkward pauses?

October 10, 2017

Intimate partner violence

No one deserves to be abused: A discussion about intimate partner violence

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we spoke to University Health Services social worker Viviana Urdaneta Melo to better understand intimate partner violence, and what we can do to help those who are impacted.

On date 1, he says your blouse is ugly. 

On date 15, he says you look like you belong on the streets in that blouse.

On date 50, he says if you ever wear that blouse again, he will rip it off.

October 6, 2017

Dealing with Homesickness
What is the one thing you miss most about your hometown and how do you deal with homesickness?

October 2, 2017

Resources in response to Las Vegas tragedy

We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. We recognize that this may be a very difficult time for many of our students and other campus community members with connections to Las Vegas. During this time, we encourage you to reach out for support as well as extend support to others. If you or anyone you know are experiencing distress related to this event, University Health Services is here to provide a safe and confidential environment to discuss this with a professional.

September 25, 2017

Taking care of yourself and your community

Free Speech Week events, increased security on campus and the intense media focus on UC Berkeley are impacting our students. Constant exposure to negative and threatening situations and environments has been linked to confusion, anxiety, sadness, helplessness, difficulty focusing, and poor sleep. CAPS would like to remind everyone that seeking support is a sign of strength, courage, and resiliency, not a sign of weakness.

September 22, 2017

How do you know if you're in love?
How did you find out that you were in love with your partner?

September 15, 2017

Roommates and Hook Ups
What do I say to my roommates if I am planning to bring someone home?