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The Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest

by UWB Counseling Center

Self-Improvement Mental Health Relationships

Season 1

Suicide Prevention

This week we are discussing the topic of suicide, which while is a very important topic, may be difficult for some to listen to. If you need additional support, or if you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, please call 988. There are more supports listed on the UWBCC website.

Addictions

This week we are joined by Christine Lay, LMHCA from the Center for Human Services in Bothell to talk about addictions. You can reach her at clay@chs-nw.org. If you or someone you know might be struggling with an addiction, you can contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

The Holiday Blues

The holidays can be a challenging time for some folks. In this episode, we discuss what is often called "the holiday blues" with Hsuan Hsuan Dai, a therapist at the UW Counseling Center on the Seattle campus.

Veteran's Day

This week is Veteran's Day and we get to sit down with two UWB Veteran Student leaders, Mariya Oliferovskaya and Drew Forrester. To learn more about the SVA Friendsgiving event, email ajvf@uw.edu. To learn more about other UWB veterans services and how to get involved on campus, email Rosa J. Liu at rosal@uw.edu or visit UWB Veteran Student Services online.

Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

This week we talk about some of the most common reasons people see a counselor -- depression, anxiety, and stress. Joining Randy are mental health clinician Teresa Hoffman and counseling intern Jessica Vu from the UWB Counseling Center.

International Students

This week's topic is all about International Student wellness and mental health. Our guests are Blake Baxter, Assistant Director of the UWB International Student Services Office, and Dr. Lillian Chen, psychologist and interim-Director for the UWB Counseling Center.

LGBTQIA+ Mental Health on Campus

This week we discuss LGBTQIA+ college student mental health with Adam-Jon Aparicio, M.A., M.Ed.from Axis Counseling and Kelsi Davis, LICSWA from Riverbank Therapy.

First-Generation College Students & Parenting Students

This week we learn about the resources available for Parenting Students and First-Generation College Students at UWB. Our guests are UWB Parenting Student Resource Program Manager Christina Hughes (uwparentingstudents@uw.edu) and Director of Orientation & Transition Programs Terry Hill (uwparentingstudents@uw.edu).

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

(TW: domestic violence, murder, and suicide) In this episode, we meet Bethanie, Karina, and Erika, the staff of the UWB Violence Prevention and Advocacy office. We talk about how to identify an unhealthy relationship and how to get help for yourself or someone else when in an unhealthy relationship. You can contact the UWB VPA office at uwbvae@uw.edu and 425.352.3851. You can learn more about the 5 Ds here. Listen to the LifeWire podcast here. The WSCADV Friends & Family Guide can be found here. If you want to talk with a counselor 24/7 you can through the MySSP App.

Back to Campus

Welcome back to campus! This week's guests are UW Bothell Chancellor Dr. Kristin Esterberg and counselor & social worker Nicole Hoyes Wilson.

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