Students interested in joining a workshop should go to MySHR and checkout the “workshops” tab for current dates/times. Managing test anxiety is a skill you can learn. Even when adequately prepared, it is common for students to experience anxiety before, during, and after exams. Participants will learn strategies to reduce anxiety that interferes with focus…Continue Reading Test Anxiety
Year: 2021
Stress Less
Students interested in joining a workshop should go to MySHR and checkout the “workshops” tab for current dates/times. Students will learn about a typical stress response and ways to challenge and change this response within themselves. We will discuss the impact of stress on our well-being and develop plans to cope with stress in their…Continue Reading Stress Less
Keep Calm
Students interested in joining a workshop should go to MySHR and checkout the “workshops” tab for current dates/times. In this 30 minute workshop, students will learn mindfulness is a powerful tool for enhanced well-being. Academia can foster a competitive, busy, and stressful environment for students. Mindfulness techniques can help students effectively cope with stress and…Continue Reading Keep Calm
Trojan-ish Podcast: Drugs and Overdose Prevention
Featuring Prof. Ricky Bluthenthal of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, GSG rep and researcher Sheila Pakdaman, and special guest Shannon Knox, director of education and training at Community Health Project LA, this episode looks at the current drug use landscape, how it impacts college students as we are emerging from COVID-19, and how…Continue Reading Trojan-ish Podcast: Drugs and Overdose Prevention
Trojan-ish (10/05/21) Transcript
TROJAN-ISH (10/05/21) Season 1, Episode 1: Drugs What’s on your mind Trojan? Let’s talk about topics that our campus is interested in. In each episode, we’ll invite folks who can make your navigation at USC just a little bit easier to understand and to get involved with. Welcome to Trojan-ish. I’m your co host Min…Continue Reading Trojan-ish (10/05/21) Transcript
Vaccine Update for Campus— Influenza and COVID-19 Boosters
As we enter the influenza season, the University has renewed the decision to require influenza vaccines for all USC students, faculty, and staff for the 2021-2022 influenza season. The deadline for completion is November 1, 2021. As a reminder, please continue to use recommended hygiene practices: wash your hands, follow masking guidelines, and if you are sick, please stay home.
Recently, the FDA and CDC have also made key announcements on COVID-19 booster shots for the Pfizer (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine. Information for USC students in our campus communities about both these vaccines is outlined in a message to all students….Continue Reading Vaccine Update for Campus— Influenza and COVID-19 Boosters
9/28 Flu Vaccine Requirement for Students
All USC students taking in-person classes or living in university-owned residences in Fall 2020 are required to complete immunization for influenza by November 1. Students living in off-campus residences and taking classes remotely are also strongly encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Students returning to in person classes in Spring 2021 will be required to show proof of vaccination before they will be permitted on campus.
Student Health Advisory Committee
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) provides an essential link between USC Student Health and the USC student population. SHAC represents the student body in relaying student health concerns and priorities, provides input into USC Student Health services, and promotes health on campus. SHAC is comprised of members selected through campus partners and should include…Continue Reading Student Health Advisory Committee
National Recovery Month
9/15/21—As you may already be aware, September is National Recovery Month—a time to promote and support the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of community members and service providers across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible, and new evidence-based recovery practices.
At USC, the Naloxone SC program can provide vital information and assistance to USC students in preventing overdoses or substances laced with fentanyl. Developed by the USC School of Pharmacy graduate students in CPNP, this website includes a video training on opioid reversal using naloxone—this training is available to all USC students, is free, and provides a free twin pack of Narcan-brand naloxone nasal spray and drug testing strips to all who complete the video training. An independent student-run social media account, https://twitter.com/usctaco, provides shareable content on understanding overdose prevention. Please help share the word about these programs. Access to information, training, test strips and naloxone can potentially save a life….Continue Reading National Recovery Month
Flexible Living – Learning DBT Skills
Led by Tiffany Nakamura, LPCC Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” In this eight to nine week class, you will gain skills that increase your awareness about our habitual ways of coping and living. You will be able to apply strategies…Continue Reading Flexible Living – Learning DBT Skills