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Mar 31, 2021 • Lisa Stephens

Celebration of Black Maternal Health Week

Join us for three different discussions around Black Maternal Health.  This event is co-sponsored by the Oshun Family Center and Arcadia's Graduate Program in Counseling in the Department of Psychology.   Monday, April 12 @ 1pm:  The Power of Knowledge: Legislative/policy...

Arcadia University student Tiara Moore

Mar 4, 2021 • Caitlin Burns

Moore ’21 Embraces Mental Health As Caregiver

English major Tiara Moore ’21 has never known a “typical” college experience. While she works at the Writing Center, is a peer mentor for the Gateway to Success Program, and was a member of the indoor Track & Field team before COVID-19, Moore is also a caregiver for her mother who suffered a...

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Areiana Edwards • Jan 16, 2021 •7:00 pm

Mental Health: Signs That You’re Slipping and How to Get Help

2020 has been one of the most draining years that I’ve experienced in my life. Staying on top of my mental health has been extremely difficult. I had a lot of expectations for this year and a lot of hopes about what it would bring. NOTHING could have prepared me for what has happened—except maybe a...

Anthony Carbonetta in virtual therapy

Anthony Carbonetta • Jan 3, 2021 •7:00 pm

Taking Time for Therapy

I think I can speak for many when I say we’ve all been crawling to the finish line, trying to make it to the new year. 2020 has been a bit unkind to people, and many could use a refreshing outlet for their frustrations.  This year has felt especially claustrophobic for me, and I...

Student-athletes sitting on the softball field

Madison Costigan • Nov 24, 2020 •8:32 pm

The Hidden Opponent

Student-athletes encounter many struggles when competing in a college sport—scheduling, injuries, and worrying about their performance, to name a few. Universities provide resources to help student-athletes through many of these difficulties, so that they can thrive under the pressure of their...

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May 7, 2020 • Jen Retter

#ArcadiaStrong: Faculty and Staff Standouts During COVID-19

We asked our social media followers to share outstanding faculty and staff experiences they've had in the wake of COVID-19.    "Jodi Bornstein has built a community for ED110 that has been super supportive."  "Kathy Trainor has been very supportive and...

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Apr 22, 2020 • Andrea Walls

Henning Provides Wellness, Mental Health Services for Arcadia Community

Final Exam Week is a stressful time for students. It happens each spring and fall when students pour everything they have learned during the semester into measurable assessments. With the pressure to turn in their best academic performance, students often feel anxiety, stress, and worry...

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Mar 31, 2020 • Caitlin Burns

Counseling Services Hosts Competition for Preventative Resource Card Design

Arcadia’s Department of Counseling Services is hosting a design competition to help create a suicide prevention resource card with information about coping mechanisms and the resources available on campus. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit up to three different designs...

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March 17, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 15:45

To our Arcadia students,

As we respond to the COVID-19 virus, Counseling and Student Health Services has been diligently working to determine the best way to continue to offer you support and meet the needs of the reality of our current campus situation. 

In accordance with Governor Tom Wolfe’s announcement to close all schools and minimize in-person meetings in Montgomery County... Read More

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Denise Glick • Feb 12, 2020 •10:46 am

Balancing Your Normal

If you read my first post, you know I’ve had a kidney transplant. Many people seem to think that a transplant is “one and done.” Once you slap that lumpy glob of tissue in, bam, no more problems. Like that Surgeon Simulator video game (Rage Quit, anyone?).  The reality, though, is that I’m...

Relaxation room at Arcadia

Kathryn Jones • Nov 19, 2019 •11:18 am

Self-Care for Midterms

When you think of self-care, your mind probably jumps to bath bombs, face masks, and sleeping in. These are all good options for wellness, but don’t stop there when it comes to practicing self-care in everyday life. It’s important to think of self-care less as a reward for doing a good job or...