Tag Mental health
The Bandana Project: Allies for mental health
The bright green bandanas twirling from students’ backpacks are a statement of support for their classmates who may be struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts.
Task force will recommend strategies to strengthen student mental health services
A newly created campus task force will review mental health resources and related supports at UW–Madison and provide recommendations for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to…
Certificate program helps address state’s mental health care needs
The School of Nursing's Psychiatric Mental Health Care Certificate program helps health care providers throughout Wisconsin get certified to prescribe and diagnose in mental health cases.
Nearly three years in, The Bandana Project’s impact continues to grow on campus, elsewhere
A mental-health initiative begun by a UW–Madison student more than 2½ years ago has now distributed nearly 3,500 lime green bandanas to Badgers while expanding to other campuses in the country.
UW–Madison center takes lead in improving mental health services in Great Lakes region
A new UW–Madison tech transfer center funded by a $3.7 million federal grant will provide training and technical assistance to support the region’s mental health workforce, covering treatment and recovery services.
Exit Interview: University Health Services Director Sarah Van Orman
Van Orman departs this month to take on a new role as the associate vice provost for student affairs and chief student health officer at the University of Southern California.
Video: Exercise can relieve student stress, boost grades
Many students find that exercise — such as running or yoga — can relieve stress, and experts say it even leads to a higher GPA.
Wisconsin partnership program awards community improvement grants
MADISON – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded nine grants totaling more than $400,000 to organizations throughout Wisconsin.