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Comfort animals a growing need on college campuses

October 25, 2015
News

Navigating college can be a stressful time for a majority of students but for some, the option of having a ‘comfort animal’ in their dorm can be an extra push towards academic success.

CAPS Office identifies stressors, open to students

April 21, 2014
At the Bay

Students often struggle with the balance of class, work, applications, family and sometimes it can all be too much during the semester. Many students reach out to the University office of Counseling and Psychological Services when they feel overwhelmed with any type of a variety of issues. According to the CAPS annual report of 2012 - 2013, students seek counseling due to five main reasons, the most prevalent of which is anxiety.

Lack of sleep affects brain cells, a study says

March 29, 2014
At the Bay

Students who put off sleep to cram for an exam may also be losing brain cells, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers of the University of Pennsylvania found that mice experiencing extended wakefulness had a decline in locus ceruleus neurons, which are responsible for alertness, suggesting humans who stay up for long periods of time may be subjects to permanent brain cell damage. “When you don’t sleep enough you deplete neurotransmitters,” said Dr. Liane Dornheim, staff psychologist for Counseling and Psychological Services, who specializes in Neuropsychology.

CAPSapalooza to inform students about dangerous driving in series of campus events

October 25, 2013
News

CAPSapalooza, in partnership with the FDOT’s Put It Down Campaign, will feature two events: “Get It Straight” and “Get Crashed.”

Updating ourselves, not our statuses

March 3, 2013
Opinion, Student Thoughts

Diana Anaya/Contributing Writer There is not one catch-all answer to explain why suicide rates continue to rise for university students. The new environment, the masses of students, the pressure of doing well, and the cost of attendance is enough to make anyone crack, but these are only some of the possible causes. The Counseling and […]

Professor breaks down statistics of suicide and attempts

February 1, 2013
News

Over 38,000 people in the United States die by suicide each year, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This figure does not compare to the overwhelming estimation of 1 million annual attempts of suicide. These statistics drove Jeremy Pettit, an FIU psychology professor, to conduct research that was recognized by the American Association of Suicidology, which has awarded him the Edwin Shneidman Award for 2013.

International dances to be media for wellness lessons

March 26, 2012
At the Bay, News

Counseling and Psychological Services will be hosting Afya Njema, a health and wellness event in the panther square at Biscayne Bay Campus today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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