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Alfred University Wellness Center Presents: The Morning Reflection October 2015 October Events: Surprise! - We’re Talking About Alcohol– Again National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Did you know : 85% of college students across the nation choose to use a designated driver while drinking 95% of college students have not damaged property as a result of alcohol use 89% of college students have not had trouble with the authorities as a result of alcohol consumption. Domestic Violence Awareness Month These are good statistics to consider as Halloween approaches and you are undoubtedly planning your festivities. BUT also keep in mind that alcohol is the number one health problem on college campuses. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/2-10/3: Tai Chi and Health Conference. To register: http://confucius.alfred.edu 10/4-10/10: Mental Illness Awareness Week: #IAmStigmaFree We at the Wellness Center want to remind you to please drink responsibly in a manner that is the least harmful to yourself and to others. That means knowing your limits, counting your drinks and understanding how alcohol works in the body– no, it does not effect everyone in the same way! Blood Alcohol Content or BAC is effected by numerous factors such as: the amount of alcohol consumed, the rate it is consumed, the drinker’s weight and body mass, genderwomen produce less of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol in the stomach than men, and the amount of food in the stomach. If you see someone who has had too much to drink and looks like they need help-offer assistance! 10/6: Domestic Violence: presentation by Heather Frost, ACCORD Domestic Violence Program Manager, 12:10-1:10Nevins 10/6: Flu Clinic: 11:30-1:30 PM 305 Powell Campus Center 10/8: Flu Clinic: 3-5 PM– McLane 10/13: Flu Clinic: 11:30-1:30 PM 305 Powell Campus Center 10/13: Mental Health Movie Night: Smashed– 7 PM Nevins Theatre 10/15: Flu Clinic: 3-5 PM– McLane 10/24: Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany If you see someone who is too intoxicated to consent, ask their friends to help them get them home safely. If their friends are nowhere to be found, bring them home or stay with them and reach out to public safety (607) 871-2108 Know the signs of alcohol poisoning and what to do if you are confronted with it Check out AU’s Amnesty Policy: http://our.alfred.edu/index.cfm/fuseaction/student_policies.index.cfm Early Detection Saves Lives October is breast cancer awareness month. One important thing women can do to prevent breast cancer is to know their genetic risk for breast cancer. Some women carry certain genetic changes in their BRCA genes that increase their risk for getting breast, ovarian and other kinds of cancers at a young age. BRCA stands for Breast Cancer susceptibility gene. There are two of these genes; BRCA1 and BRCA2. If a woman has changes or mutations of these genes, cells are more likely to divide and change rapidly, which can lead to cancer. Without treatment, women with a BRCA gene mutation are seven times more likely to get breast cancer and 30 times more likely to get ovarian cancer before the age of 70. www.cdc.gov. Go to www.knowbrca.org to use an online tool to estimate your chances of having a BRCA gene mutation based on your personal and family history of cancer. If you have concerns about your personal risk talk with your family provider to see if testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation is right for you. Make A Difference This October 24th, millions of volunteers will unite with a common mission– to improve the lives of others. Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of community service. Engaging in community service provides students the opportunity to become active in the community as well as be positive contributors to society. The benefits of community service are vast: Important Phone Numbers: Counseling Services: 607-871-2300 Health Services: 607-871-2400 Public Safety: 607-871-2108 Counselor-on-Call: (For after-hours counseling emergencies) 607-742-5485 Student Affairs: 607-871-2132 Residence Life: 607-871-2186 Isaman’s Taxi Service: 607-281-0029 Also find us on : FB: AU Wellness Center: Counseling & Health Services Instagram: auwellness Twitter: @WellnessBAE Life satisfaction, feeling good about yourself, can help reduce stress and depression Engages students with the community and increases social responsibility Helps students enhance their knowledge base and develop new and improved skills such as communication and interpersonal skills Looks great on your resume and helps connect you with more references and possible job opportunities Luckily, for those of you who want to give community service a try- Alfred University, Alfred State College and Houghton College team up every year on Make A Difference Day for a day of service called Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany. Thanks to the generosity of local business donors, the colleges are able to provide transportation, lunches, safety equipment, and t-shirts to the volunteers. Please contact AU’s Service Learning Coordinator, Corey Fecteau, at [email protected] or 607-871-2164 if you or your clubs, teams, classes, residence halls, etc. would like to participate. If you would like to hear about more ways to make a difference, such as our Peer Education Program, please visit us on Social Media– Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our website! Together, Let’s End the Stigma! 1 IN 4 PEOPLE LIVE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Although there has been a recent increase in dialog about mental illness in the United States, mental illness remains stigmatized and greatly misunderstood. This is a primary reason why individuals suffering from mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, do not seek professional help. Research shows that even though millions of people in the United States suffer from mental illness, only about 20% speak up and receive treatment. Given that approximately 40,000 people per year attempt suicide due to mental health issues, it is imperative that we continue the conversation about mental illness, its effects, and how we can help those suffering from it. Helping to end the stigma of mental illness involves addressing some common myths about it, including misconceptions about people who experience it. Check us out on Facebook (AU Wellness Center Counseling and Health Services) to read about myths surrounding mental illness and to listen to a podcast on this topic by Lily Wolf, licensed marriage and family therapist and counselor at the Wellness Center. Friends and family can be important support systems for those suffering from mental illnesses. If you have someone that you care for that you believe is suffering from mental illness, there are ways you can help. Reaching out and letting them know you are there Helping them access mental health services (walk them to the Wellness Center Counseling Services!) Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if hear something that isn’t true Treating someone with a mental illness with respect Refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as “crazy” or “psycho”