Health Guides
Bar and Party Safety
Updated 12 October 2022 under Health Guides.Imagine it’s finally the weekend after a stressful week of college lectures, assignments, extracurricular activities, and working at a part-time job. You feel drained and ready to relax when your […]
Read more »Applying to College
Updated 11 November 2022 under Health Guides.So you are interested in applying to college, but you don’t know where to begin? Be proud of your decision, but also be kind to yourself. Applying to college is […]
Read more »A Guide to Grocery Shopping
Updated 11 November 2022 under Health Guides.Your approach to grocery shopping will depend on your individual needs for meals, as well as your personal style and approach to eating. Are you the type of person who […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Coping with a New Diagnosis
Updated 4 October 2022 under Health Guides.Learning how to cope with a new epilepsy diagnosis is just as important as treating it. It may affect your daily life to some degree and being aware of its […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Mental Health
Updated 5 October 2022 under Health Guides.Emotional wellness is important for everyone. It involves being aware of emotional and behavioral changes while still finding ways to enjoy life despite these changes. Mood disorders, like depression and […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Antiseizure Medications & Birth Control
Updated 6 December 2022 under Health Guides.Can I take birth control if I have epilepsy? Yes, women with epilepsy can safely use birth control to prevent pregnancy; however, some antiseizure medications and methods of hormonal birth […]
Read more »Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on changing the ways we react to negative, false thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT may be used by […]
Read more »Abnormal Pap Tests
Updated 10 June 2021 under Health Guides.You may have been told by your health care provider (HCP) that your Pap test results were abnormal. Maybe you’re worried and wondering what this means and how it will affect […]
Read more »Acne
Updated 21 December 2021 under Health Guides.What is acne? Acne is a common and treatable skin condition that causes pimples or “zits” and other skin problems. About 85% of teens will have some kind of acne […]
Read more »Amenorrhea
Updated 1 December 2021 under Health Guides.Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. […]
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