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July 27, 2017

Two steps forward for transgender students

This Fall, the Student Health Insurance Plan is adding two new services for its transgender students: Fertility preservation and hair electrolysis. Laura Alie, PsyD, the chair of our transgender Care Team tells more about why these services are necessary:

Already a leader in LGBTQ services, UC Berkeley’s Tang Center this fall is adding two new services covered by student health insurance for its transgender students: Fertility preservation and hair electrolysis.

July 24, 2017

Body Peace and Eating Disorders

University Health Services clinical dietitian Toby Morris discusses body image and disordered eating in a California Magazine article. 

The Skinny on Body Peace and Other Campus Resources for Eating Disorders 

California Magazine | July 18, 2017 | by Krissy Eliot

July 21, 2017

I like her but she has a boyfriend!
This girl and I have been hanging out a lot lately. I can tell feelings are growing between us. But the problem is she has a boyfriend. She’s in a long-distance relationship. She talks to me about their problems all the time. We haven’t done anything… no cheating. I like her but don’t want to get in between her relationship with her boyfriend. What should I do?

July 7, 2017

Didn't get the internship
"I didn't get the internship that I really wanted and its bumming me out. How can I deal with the feelings of inadequacy that have been coming up?"

June 19, 2017

UHS Receives Top Score for LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

University Health Services (UHS) at the University of California Berkeley has been recognized for a second time as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.

June 16, 2017

My Parents Will Freak Out Over My Grade
My life sucks! I’ve been working so hard at Cal, and my parents don’t understand this isn’t high school anymore. In high school, I took hard classes, but there wasn’t nearly as much competition as here at Berkeley. They just don’t understand that I can’t get straight As anymore. They’re going to freak out if they ever see my report cards. Can I make it so they can’t see my grades? I don’t want to lie to them! Help me, please.

June 2, 2017

Workout Buddy
Summer is coming and I want to get outdoors and to the gym more. I hate going alone though! What are some tips on roping my friends into coming with me?

May 19, 2017

Long Distance for the Summer
Surviving a Long Distance Relationship 101

May 12, 2017

Used to be friends
I just don’t understand. I was close friends with someone last year, and now we don’t even talk anymore. How can two people share so many wonderful memories and disappear the next? Should I try to reconnect with this person or would that be awkward?

May 5, 2017

Showing Parents Some Appreciation
"My parents have been super supportive over the last 5 years. I'm graduating this May but am broke and exhausted. What are some ways that I can still show them appreciation?"

May 4, 2017

Statement on Potential Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal
At University Health Services (UHS), we believe that affordable healthcare is a right for all. We are strong supporters of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Many in our community are worried about the proposed repeal of ACA and how that may impact them and their families. We wanted to explain how these changes may or may not affect insurance at UC Berkeley.

April 28, 2017

Need a Roommate ASAP
Help! My first year is about to end and I need to find a place to stay ASAP. What are some strategies that people use to find roommates or look for places to stay? I need to maximize my reach at this point!

April 21, 2017

UC SHIP fraud case and protection
UC Berkeley has been informed that students at other UC campuses have been the target of a fraud scheme as members of the University of California student insurance plan, UC SHIP. UC SHIP is currently investigating.
I Need Some Alone Time!
I am feeling burnt out right now and could use some time to myself. The problem is that I am an extrovert by nature and people have gotten used to me having my dorm room door open and just stopping by. It's already difficult enough living with so many other people, but now that the stress of the semester is high, I'm overwhelmed. What are some ideas that I can use to get some alone time?

April 17, 2017

PartySafe celebrates third annual awards
On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the UHS PartySafe Program celebrated its third annual PartySafe Awards recognizing individuals, groups, and departments that have been highly effective in building safer alcohol and party practices at UC Berkeley.

April 14, 2017

Study Partner has BO. Help!
First day of classes I formed a study group with two other people. It feels like a good fit bc we get a lot done and I trust their work habits. The problem is that one has a slight body odor and it makes me not want to be around them at times. I'm not sure what to do. We aren't friends so I don't want to offend and possibly lose out on a good study partner.

April 13, 2017

Ask the Dietitian: Home Cooking
Q: I know home cooking is cheaper and healthier than restaurant food, but cooking for myself is intimidating. What should I make?

April 7, 2017

Is it a date or not?
There's this guy I like, so I asked him to go to a concert with me. He said he would like to but was unable to go. He said though that we could "meet up" another time if I wanted, and asked me to grab coffee and chat with him next week. I just am not sure if he knows that when I asked him to the concert, I was asking him on a date. I only ask because I feel like "grabbing coffee" could be just hanging out as friends, or possibly more. Am I overthinking it?

March 24, 2017

Thinking about Transferring
I’m homesick. My family, friends, dog, and support system are in SoCal so I’ve been feeling lonely since coming to Cal. I have made a few friends but no one that I feel connected to. I’m about to end my first year but seriously thinking about transferring to a school closer to home. I would love to graduate from Cal but don’t know if it’s worth the risk of loneliness or my mental health for the next 3 years. What should I do?

March 23, 2017

Trans rights are human rights

University Health Services at UC Berkeley is dismayed at the President’s recent action to rescind federal guidance to educational institutions for transgender students. We believe trans rights are human rights. The President’s action does not change California state law which grants transgender students the right to use public facilities that align with their gender identity, and it doesn’t change our commitment to protecting and providing equal rights and services to our transgender students.