The Counseling Center
When the Counseling Center is open for clinical services, these are the hours and days of operation:
What is '8:30-4:30pm, M-F, closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm'
This room is located in the Chapel Base and can be used to practice mindfulness and self care.
What is 'the Meditation Room'
Has regular exercise been scientifically proven to increase OR decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety?
What is 'decrease'
Which of these comedians deals with clinical depression, a)Chris Rock b)Seth Rogen c)Ellen Degeneres?
C- Who is 'Ellen Degeneres'
Mental illness does not discriminate.
True! While research demonstrates some genetic predisposition and various social and environmental factors that certainly have a strong influence, intersection and general role in a person's mental health status, mental illness can affect anyone.
The Counseling Center is a free and confidential service for all Wheaton _____.
What are 'students'
This new residence hall on campus has programming designed to promote attention and care in all dimensions of wellness.
What is 'Pine Hall'
One of the most common benefits of exercise on mental health is ______ relief.
What is 'stress'
What mental health condition do Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, and Axel Rose all deal with?
What is 'bipolar disorder'
"Just be happy" or "Snap out of it" is good advice to someone who is struggling with their mental health.
False! Mental health symptoms are not a choice and it is invalidating and not helpful to tell someone experiencing symptoms to "choose" to feel differently.
The Counseling Center offers full service case management to those students seeking to get connected to off campus _______.
What are 'providers'
Every fall, the Counseling and Health Services department offers this fun carnival like activity fair to generate conversations about mental health, mental wellness and reduce stigma.
What is 'Fresh Check Day'
Exercise can reduce skeletal muscle tension, which can help someone to feel more _____.
What is 'relaxed'
Which famous author has described their experience managing clinical depression? a) J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) b)Stephanie Meyer (Twilight) c) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games).
a) Who is 'J.K Rowling'
A person can experiencing untreated mental health issues may have a higher likelihood in also experiencing substance use issues.
True! People who experience mental health issues may attempt to cope with, or self medicate, by using substances as well.
When the Counseling Center is open for clinical services, any Wheaton student who is experiencing a mental health _____ can be seen by a clinician at the Counseling Center for a same day emergency appointment.
What is 'crisis'
After hours counseling support is available over the phone any time the Counseling Center is closed for clinical services; this can be accessed by any Wheaton student, no matter where they are, by calling the _____ and following the prompts to be connected to a clinician over the phone.
What is 'Counseling Center'
Exercise releases ______, which create feelings of happiness and euphoria.
What are 'endorphins'
Which Pirates of the Carribean star has described their struggles with managing anxiety a) Orlando Bloom b) Johnny Depp c) Keira Knightley.
B) Who is 'Johnny Depp'
It is important to refrain from talking about mental health with other people.
False! While there continues to be a a strong stigma associated with mental health, seeking support from others, including developing and maintaining a strong social support network, can help in managing mental health symptoms.