UCI Student Wellness

Dylan Gallego is graduating with a major in Computer Engineering. As a part of the Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion, Dylan was a Sexual Health and Relationships Peer Educator Thank you to everyone involved with the Peer Health Program. Special thank you to Natalie, Beth, Jody, and Doug. I am thankful to have been given this opportunity Congratulations, Dylan!... - Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion Staff

Happy finals season anteaters! Before the school year ends, the Body Image Peer Health Educators wanted to share some ways how they self care We hope you all take care and we will see you in the fall

Peer Health Educator Spotlight My favorite thing about being a PHE is the complete acceptance and unconditional love that I receive from my fellow PHEs. This being my first year as a PHE and it being completely virtual I have never met 99% of these people in real life. And yet, I feel that I could always be completely myself around them. Moreover, we are not only aligned on our mission to improve the health and well-being of our peers which yes in and of itself is pretty special, but it’s obvious to me that we are all also aligned on just being overall stellar, loving human beings just trying to make this world better not for ourselves, but for each other. Our work and these people re-emphasize to me that no matter how different we may appear to be, we really do all have a worthy place in this world. (Ok sap fest over)

Here at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion, we have some great partnerships on campus including UCI Athletics. Our Director, Doug Everhart, explains more about this partnership and how we work together to help students take care of their mental health. By actively engaging in the conversation for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth we know we can #breakthestigma and provide our athletes and staff with the best possible resources to take care of their mental health. H...ere are some of those resources: https://bewell.uci.edu/ https://counseling.uci.edu/ https://ucirvinesports.com

PHE is like a family to me, I’ve considered it a home over these past 2 years because of how supportive our community is. We’re always there to pick each other up and make each other feel loved and that is so special! I feel grateful to have made so many cherished friends through PHE and gone through so much personal growth in this program - Leanne Learn more about our PHE Program on our website (Link in bio)

Feeling stressed and need company? . Take some time off and join us for casual conversations and cute pets . Bring your pet and introduce them! Don’t have one? No worries! All are welcome to drop in ... . RSVP at the link below, and we will send you a zoom link 1 hour prior to the session. Questions? Email [email protected] . RSVP Link: tinyurl.com/therapypetthursday See more

Fun fact leading up to Valentine's Day. Did you know, on average, approximately 87 condoms are used EVERY SECOND during Valentine's Day. That's a lot of lovin'! Make sure you are you partners are being safe this weekend! #amessageoflove #valentinesday #condom #safesex #funfacts #february #protection

Attention Anteaters On Wednesday, February 10th, make sure to check your email to see if you were chosen to take an important survey from the American College Health Association. The survey, known as the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), is a measure of student well-being as well as focusing on students' attitudes, concerns, preventive behaviors, and their perceived support from colleges and universities in relation to COVID-19. Only half of the UCI Student body... will be selected for the survey, and will be chosen at random. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $25 or $50 Gift Card*! So help us, help you! We are eager to hear your thoughts and will use that to better the UCI Community. The survey closes on Sunday, March 7th, and several email reminders will be sent to those chosen to take the survey. The email will NOT be coming from a uci.edu email address, so look out for NCHA/ACHA emails.

In our lead up to Valentine's Day we'd just like to remind you that getting tested for HIV and other STI's/STD's is part of being in a responsible, sexually active relationship. You may not even know you have something because STI's don't always present right away or in the way you expect. The only sure way is to be tested regularly. Stay safe out there, Anteaters! #amessageoflove #sex #sexeducation #hiv #sti #stigma #testing #relationship #valentinesday #valentine #safesex

What’s your favorite self-care activity? Here’s some self-care activities our Peer Health Educators love to do As the quarter goes, learn to love and care for yourself. It’s best to sometimes relax and do something you love to avoid getting burnt out ~ So what is your favorite self care activity? ... #selfcare #anxietysupport #selfcaretips #selfreflection #health #learntoloveyourself #selfcaregoals #selfcareideas

Fun and festive holiday drinks don’t need to contain alcohol! Our amazing PHE’s, Cathy, Kayla, Nathan, and special guest Mochi the dog, have put together this super easy recipe for Apple Moscow Mule Mocktails that are perfect for the cold weather and holiday season. Mocktails like these are a fantastic way to have some fun drinks without having to drink alcohol. People may not want to drink alcohol for personal, religious, or legal reasons so it’s nice to have something like ...a trendy and fun drink to celebrate. If you’re over 21, alcohol can be added, but we encourage you to drink responsibly and moderately. Stay safe out there this holiday season! Ingredients - one shake of Cinnamon - one shake of Nutmeg - Ice - 1/2 cup Ginger Beer - 1/2 cup Apple Juice - 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice - 1 Cinnamon Stick - 1 Apple Slice for garnish Instructions - Shake cinnamon and nutmeg into the bottom of the glass. You don't need to much, just a light dusting. - Add the ice. Then pour the ginger beer, apple juice, and lemon juice into the glass. Add vodka if you like. - Lightly stir with a cinnamon stick and add an apple slice garnish. Serve immediately. Recipe Credit:thekittchen.com/apple-moscow-mule-mocktail #mocktail #holidays #moscowmule #drinkresponsibly #alcohol #AODpeers

You may have gotten a prompt on your phone this morning about installing or enabling the new CA Notify system. This is a new contact tracing app adopted by the state of California which can notify you if you've been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. This is the officially endorsed and supported contact tracing system for all of California. It was also developed by our very own UC System and UC San Diego Health (@ucsdhealth) Add your phone today to helo stop the spr...ead. You can learn more at the CA Notify website at canotify.uchealth.edu. #uci #covid19 #canotify #contacttracing #bluetooth #iphone #android #california #anteaterpledge #anteaterpledgeambassador

Ever wondered what "clean eating" actually means? Join registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jody Margolis for a quick half hour info session on Monday at 12:30pm to learn more! Zoom ID: 940 2158 9438... #cleaneating #diet #nutrition #balancedmeal #quickbites #nutrionist #lunchandlearn #healthyeating #quick

Tomorrow!!! Register at bit.ly/ATHOG129 All are welcome to join this on-demand screening of Emmy-nominated "At The Heart of Gold: inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal" followed by a Zoom panel discussion with survivors and content experts.... #ucirvineheartofgold

Join us on Wednesday, December 9th as we watch "At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal" followed by a Zoom panel discussion with survivors and experts. This event is open to all UCI students, staff, and faculty. Register at http://bit.ly/ATHOG129 #UCIrvineHeartofGold

December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to unite in the global response to HIV/AIDS, support people living with HIV, and honor lives lost to the HIV epidemic. We’ve made tremendous strides in dealing with the HIV virus and AIDS, both medically and culturally. New medicines, including the increasingly popular PrEP drugs, are ensuring that we are moving ever closing to containing and potentially eradicating this disease. PrEP is a once-daily pill that reduces the risk of getting HI...V from sex by more than 90%. Among people who inject drugs, it reduces the risk by more than 70%. Your risk of getting HIV from sex can be even lower if you combine PrEP with condoms and other prevention methods. Ready, Set, PrEP is a nationwide program that makes PrEP medications available at no cost to individuals who lack prescription drug coverage. Although more than one million people who are at risk for HIV in the United States could benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications, fewer than one in four receive it. To address a cost barrier for some individuals who might otherwise wish to use PrEP, theU.S. Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) launched Ready, Set, PrEP in December 2019, as an integral part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. Learn more at:GetYourPrEP.com

Join us today for some Monday Meditation on Instagram Live! All are welcome, regardless of experience! Natalie, our talented mediation guide, will be starting the livestream at 2:00pm here on our Insta page.