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...
Bystander intervention is being a good samaritan for the people around you — being a proactive member of the community. It's looking out for others in order to reduce harm.
But there is a lot you can do to protect yourself and others against it, as well as to look after yourself should you be one of the unlucky ones. The true “flu” - influenza, not to be confused with “stomach flu” - is quite a bit worse than a common cold and will make you miserable and keep you home for a few days, but most people will make it through without complications. However, if you are at risk for more severe disease look out for warning signs...
Do You! Week is a week-long series of events at UC Berkeley to promote a campus alcohol and other drugs (AOD) culture that supports all who study, live, work & play in the campus area.
The first step in becoming more active is the hardest. It becomes a little easier when you choose to do an exercise that you enjoy and look forward to doing. As you begin to add activity to your day or week, you will see that the key to becoming active is learning to identify opportunities to move your body (like taking a quick walk or...
collapse allexpand all General Care for Body Piercings Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with the piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced areas by drying and killing new healthy cells.) Do not use bacitracin or other ointments. (Ointments attempt to heal the skin & may slow oxygen transport to the tissue). Use salt soaks for best care/cleaning of ring or stud and...
Sleeping soundly should come easy after a day at school.
But, for many of us, nighttime slumber is disrupted by thoughts of our "to-do" list, worries about our studies or workload, or interruptions from roommates, etc. One-third of all American adults experience an occasional or persistent sleep disturbance known as insomnia. According to modest estimates, at least 20-30 million Americans suffer from insomnia.
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...
Perhaps your counselor has mentioned the option of antidepressant medication to you, or you’ve wondered whether this option might be helpful based on something you’ve heard, or based on the experiences of friends or family members.
This webpage is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about antidepressants. We hope the information will serve as a starting point for a more in-depth discussion with a counselor and/or a psychiatrist. If you decide to explore the option of medication further, you will want to meet...