Health Topics

Common Stress Myths

• Myths about stress - American Psychological Association

Assessments

• St. Cloud State Mental Health Assessment
• Online Self-Assessments

Resources

• St. Cloud State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK / 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741
• Four County Mental Health Crisis Response Team: 320-253-5555

Benefits of Sleep

• Increased ability to learn
• Improved immune system
• Reduced stress
• Improved mental health
• Controlled body weight
• Additional benefits
• Why you should avoid "all-nighters"

Healthy Sleep

• Sleep guide
• Healthy sleep hygiene tips
• Napping tips
• Common sleep disorders

Trouble sleeping? Try these campus resources:

• St. Cloud State University Medical Clinic
• St. Cloud State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Healthy Eating in Garvey Commons

• Garvey Tips
• Building a Healthier Plate in Garvey

USDA Nutrition Recommendations

• MyPlate for College Students
• MyPlate.gov
• Personalized Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan
• Healthy Eating on a Budget

Freshman 15 or 50?

• Avoiding the Freshman 15

Healthy Choices

• Top Ten Healthy Food Choices
• Healthy Eating Tips
• Fueling for Finals

Myth vs Fact

• Common Nutrition Myths

Portion Sizes

• Guide to Portion Control
• Hand guide to portion control

Skipping Breakfast? Think Twice!

• The Benefits of Breakfast: Health and Academics

During college you will have many opportunities to meet people from all over the world and develop lifelong relationships. It’s important to know how to create healthy communication, boundaries and recognize unhealthy relationships.

Tips for Safe(r) Online Dating

Dating apps are a popular way to meet new people for romantic or sexual relationships, or even make new friends. The technology used makes meeting new people easy and requires some adjustment of behaviors. Many of these tips are useful to keep in mind however to meet someone new.

• Keep your settings “private”: Turn off GeoLocation when using the app
• Inform a friend: Tell someone where you’re going and what you’re doing
• Plan your own ride: You can leave whenever you want
• Know your limits: Alcohol and other drugs impair judgement
• Trust your gut: Leave if something doesn’t feel right

Healthy Communication

Healthy communication is open, honest and safe, and is a key to any healthy relationship. The following tips can help you maintain healthy communication:

• Speak up: if something is bothering you, say something. It’s tempting to keep things to avoid confrontation and keep things to yourself. In the long run, small annoyances often turn into larger issues. Use “I” statements, to express your feelings. For example, “I felt hurt after you didn't show up when we planned and you didn't call to let me know.” 
• Respect other person’s opinion: it’s easy to say that we respect people but it’s much harder to do so when it’s affecting us personally. Other people’s wishes and feelings have value, and so do yours. Use reflective statements to summarize what your partner has said. For example, “You’re angry that I left the kitchen a mess after I said I’d clean it this weekend.” This will show them that you’re listening and it will prevent any miscommunication.
• Compromise: whether you’re trying to agree with your roommates on whose turn it is to clean the kitchen or trying to find a way to balance your time with friends and school, you’ll inevitably have to compromise on many things. It’s important to identify the most important things you want to get out of any relationship, activity or event. Talking about it with others can help you will ensure you aren't giving too much and receiving too little in return. More information.
• Build Support system: Having someone to talk to when you’re not feeling great is very important. Establishing a system of support ensures you can have a great college experience, but it’s also equally important to offer reassurance and support to others when they need it. More information.

Healthy Boundaries

Healthy boundaries help you and your partner understand what you want out of your relationship to feel secure. This will ensure that you know what your partner and you can expect from each other. These same principles are important for friendships, romantic relationships and relationships between family members.  

Healthy Relationship Boosters

Every relationship can get a bit stale or create a feeling of disconnect between people. It’s a good idea to have hobbies and interests that can help you meet new people or spend some quality alone time. Spending time away can energizing so you can be more engaged with people around you. Another good way to boost relationships is to find common interests that all parties enjoy. It can be as simple as watching favorite movies, going for a hike, or going out for dinner. Talking about feelings can also create a sense of connectedness and bring people closer together.

Long Distance Relationships

• How to Make Them Survive by College Bound

More Information: 

• Mediation Offerings
• 10 Ways to Build Better Boundaries
• Go Ask Alice!

Unhealthy Relationships

For a relationship to be healthy and happy, all parties must be treated with respect and have equal power to make decisions. Unhealthy relationships are based on one person demanding more control and power over the other. There are different types of abuse: verbal, emotional, physical and psychological. Sometimes the abuse can be subtle.

 A person may:

• Try to separate you from people you’re close to
• Jealous of other people even if they’re just your friends or family
• Check your phone, email, social media without your permission
• Make fun of you, your interests, hobbies, and friends
• Tell you want you can’t or can’t do (what you can wear, where you can go, who you can spent time with)
• Change mood frequently (gets angered easily, over small things, then becomes apologetic and remorseful)
• Physically hurt you in any way (even if they say it was accidental)
• Verbally, physically forcing you to have sex

If you think your relationship with someone is unhealthy please consider your safety and well-being. You are not required for any reason to stay in contact with that person. Connect with people you feel comfortable with, and seek help from Saint Cloud State University.

Having Relationship Concerns? 

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Medical Clinic
• Women's Center
• LGBT Resource Center

SCSU Tobacco Free Policy

St. Cloud State University is a Tobacco Free Campus. The use, sale, free distribution, or advertising of tobacco (smoking or smokeless) products or any electronic delivery devices used for inhaling or exhaling vapor (e-cigarettes) is prohibited within all University owned, leased or controlled buildings, walkways, arenas, playing fields, and on University owned, leased or controlled property. This policy applies to all employees, students, faculty, vendors, contractors, visitors, and guests. View the full policy

Cessation Resources

• Quitplan-free resources
• Best Products for Tobacco Cessation

Tobacco Facts

• Tobacco Facts (second hand smoke, smokeless tobacco, health effects, etc)
• How much does your habit cost?

E-Cigarettes

• E-Cigarette Information and FAQs- Minnesota Department of Health

Gender Medicine

Medical Clinic does not provide specialty gender medicine care. However, our support services can useful to students. Lab work orders can be sent to the Medical Clinic and completed conveniently on campus. Additionally, prescriptions for hormone treatment can be filled at our pharmacy. 

Gender Medicine Clinic at CentraCare Clinic

CentraCare Clinic is excited to announce the expansion of the Sexual Medicine Clinic to include Gender Medicine in 2017. Sexual Medicine services will provide medical care, behavioral health care, and support services that are sensitive to the needs of people on the trans spectrum. Their primary goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and affirming space for all. 

Are you at Risk for STD's/STIs/HIV? 

Anyone having any kind of sex (vaginal, oral or anal) is at risk. In fact, many people infected do not experience symptoms. The only way to know if you are at risk is to get tested. 

It is important to: 

• Talk to your partner about their sexual history
• Always use a protective barrier (condom, dam)
• Get tested annually

General information and treatment suggestions from the Center for Disease Control. 

HIV/AIDS Resources

• Rural AIDS Action Network (R.A.A.N.)
• Minnesota AIDS Project

Clinics for STD/S.T.I. testing

Medical Clinic, St. Cloud State University
320-308-3191
Appointments: myhealthservices.stcloudstate.edu

• Offers STD/S.T.I. testing & treatment
• Most tests and treatments will be covered by your insurance, or will be provided at a reduced rate
• Fast, thorough and convenient service

• Testing & Treatment for STD/STIs
• Online STD testing

Contraceptives and Birth Control

• Contraceptives and Birth Control Methods
• Birth Control Health Center

Pregnancy Resources

The SCSU Medical Clinic does not provide prenatal care to students. Below is a listing of services in our area. 

Prenatal Care Clinics

CentraCare Obstetrics and Women’s Health
St. Cloud Minnesota
320-654-3630
Accepts MA

Health Partners Central Minnesota
Sartell, Minnesota
320-253-5220
Accepts MA

St. Cloud Medical Group
St. Cloud, Minnesota
320-251-8181
Accepts MA

Adoption Agencies

Children’s Home Society of Minnesota
St. Paul Minnesota
651-646-7771
651-287-2599 (24-hour pregnancy line)
All services offered are free

Lutheran Social Service
St. Cloud Minnesota
320-251-7700
Accepts MA 

Pregnancy Termination

In Minnesota, abortions are completed within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Robbinsdale Clinic PA
Robbinsdale, Minnesota
763-533-2534
Accepts MA

St. Paul Health Center Vandalia St.
St. Paul, Minnesota
651-698-2406
Accepts MA

• Victim of Sexual Assault
• Report Sexual Assault

Women's Center

(320)-308-4958
womenscenter@stcloudstate.edu

The Women's Center provides advocacy, counseling support, information and resources to address gender-related violence, such as sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking, as well as other issues influencing women’s opportunities, rights and success.

What is Condom Club?

Condom Club is a program that allows members to receive a monthly supply of condoms.

What are the benefits?

Condom Club members will receive a dozen free condoms per month.

How do you join Condom Club?

To become a member of Condom Club, students must:

1. Go to Eastman Hall 111 to watch the Condom Club video that describes the proper use of condoms and consent, and take a post video test 

OR

2. Attend a Condom Club programming or tabling event that will go through activity engagements that educates proper use of condoms and consent

After students complete requirements at either location, they will be able to sign up on an online enrollment form.

Where or how do I get condoms?

Members will be able to pick up their condoms at the designated location that they chose (Atwood, Eastman or Residence Hall).

Healthy Huskies contact information:

• Email: healthyhuskies@stcloudstate.edu
• Phone: 320-308-4179
• Location: Eastman Hall 111

*Condom Club does not distribute safer sex materials without also providing health-enhancing education and the opportunity for students to ask questions and receive other health resources.