Men’s Mental Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and dismantling harmful stigmas surrounding men’s mental wellbeing. Throughout the month of November, UHS Mental Health Services will host two events open to all …
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Navigating sociopolitical stress as a student at UW-Madison
In 2020, the American Psychological Association published a survey showing that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults experienced a significant amount of stress ahead of the U.S. presidential election. UHS Mental Health Services recognizes that …
Online Violence Prevention Education Encouraged Annually for Undergraduate Students
Education is a key part of violence prevention efforts on campus. University Health Services offers several violence prevention education courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. These courses aim to increase the campus community’s knowledge, …
Supporting survivors during domestic violence awareness month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month, University Health Services continues our year-round work to prevent dating violence and support survivors. UHS has expanded its violence prevention education resources to assist all students, beyond …
What you should know about pertussis (whooping cough)
This time of year, many respiratory illnesses are starting to spread throughout our campus community. One of these illnesses is pertussis, also known as whooping cough. While the broader Dane County has been monitoring an …
Reflecting on Hope and Action During Suicide Prevention Month
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme, “Creating Hope Through Action,” calls us to increase our awareness of suicide, challenge stigma, and take action to support mental health on campus. Taking action to …
Spring eligibility ends May 10
If you’re graduating, you can use UHS services until May 10. Schedule your appointments now!
Togetherall brings 24/7 peer support to UW-Madison students
UW-Madison’s University Health Services (UHS) and Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) have partnered with Togetherall to provide an online, anonymous peer-support tool available for free to students.
What to know about measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.
Reclaiming Campus During Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Beyond
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As many as 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men will experience sexual assault by the time they reach graduation, and students holding historically marginalized identities …