Health and Wellness

College students deal with anxiety and stress all the time. According to National Institutes of Health, approximately 75% of college students report experiencing moderate or high stress, with 20% experiencing six or more significant, stressful life events annually. A survey was sent to students at West Chester University asking two big questions.   There were many responses including going to the gym, taking a walk, listening to music, and reading a […]

The “YOLO” mindset is one that has been manipulating people since the acronym first caught its stride. Yes, making the most out of the opportunities given to us as college students is important. After all, the traditional college experience concludes after 4 short years. But no, not every opportunity is intended to be seized. How

Before coming into college last year, I was a person who worked out frequently for the benefits it had on my mental and physical health. As classes began to pick up, and I was busy with marching band practices and football games, my anxiety about the crowds increased. I started using the rec center less,

Halfway down South Walnut Street, hell’s bells ring in my ears. That dwindling beep of my AirPods dying pains me. I forgot to charge my AirPods, and my mood sank. The Student Mental Health Struggle The Healthy Mind Survey, which includes data from West Chester University, reports that 19% of students experience severe depression symptoms

College life has never been so complex. Between balancing coursework, jobs, extracurriculars, and social life with the added pressure of social media, it’s no surprise that many students struggle with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. However, there is good news: West Chester University students don’t have to navigate these pressures alone. WCU offers

Erica Scogno The way you start your morning is the building block for a productive day. Your day starts in the morning, so keep it organized and calm. Compared to chaotic and rushed like they usually are. We have all been at the point of not waking up to our alarm after snoozing it ten

We’ve all been there. It’s a typical weekday afternoon, and after a full day of classes, you find yourself at home with a mountain of assignments looming over you for the week. You kick back, lie in bed, and start scrolling through TikTok for a few minutes to unwind. But before you know it, two

Have you been feeling stressed out or lonely on campus? Maybe you need a hug, but you have no one to turn to? Do you miss your furry friend who you couldn’t bring to college? If any of these questions hit close to home, WCU Dog Therapy may be for you! Located at Sykes building

We’ve all been there. We start the semester off strong, coming to all of our classes and getting ahead of our deadlines. We imagine ourselves getting straight A’s and being put on the deans list. And then the burnout comes. And you start to miss a few classes, you stop turning assignments and suddenly, you

I have always been an active person. I grew up playing sports in grade school and then once I decided to stop perusing competitive sports, I was involved in a 2-month long internship at a Barre3 studio – which consists of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength control. Now, I continue to stay active daily whether

In today’s world, there is a disconnection between people on a scale both large and small. I hold the belief that much of the division in this world can be traced back to a disconnection of the overall population with nature and the natural environment. For generations, our ancestors were born into a world where