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Understanding Mental Health Triggers

WEBUnderstanding Mental Health Triggers. A trigger is a stimulus that elicits a reaction. In the context of mental illness, "trigger" is often used to mean something that brings on or …

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Support a Student

WEBIf you are not on campus but in need of emergency assistance for someone who is located on campus, call UNC Police at 919-962-8100. NO: Have a conversation with the …

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Stress Continuum

WEBIf we think of stress on a scale or continuum from 1 to 10, we typically move along that scale throughout our regular day. Daily stressors like school, work or relationships can activate …

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Understanding and Healing from Racial Trauma

WEBRacial Trauma is a term coined to capture the deleterious impact of race-related stress, racial harassment, racial violence (including witnessing such violence), racism, and …

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10 Ways to Love Your Body

WEB10 Ways to Love Your Body. Here are some tips for improving your body image: Listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry and rest when you are tired. Change the messages …

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Panic Attacks/Disorder

WEBPanic Attacks/Disorder. For information and help on campus, see Counseling and Psychological Services. Or for more information on panic disorders visit the National …

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ADHD Testing and Diagnosis

WEBIf you still have questions about ADHD evaluations, you can: Consult with a medical provider at Campus Health. Walk in to visit a Counseling and Psychological Services …

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Todd Colucci, PMHNP-BC

WEBTodd Colucci is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at CAPS. Originally from New York, Todd received his Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.) and Bachelor of …

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Nutrition and Stress

WEBWhen our bodies are poorly fed, stress takes an even greater toll on our health. Nutrition and stress are interlinked. Here are some tips to eat well for academic success: Eat …

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When you are sick and need to miss a final

WEBIf you visit provider outside of Campus Health or CAPS, you must transmit documentation of the medical/mental health visit to Health Information at …

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Substances and Sleep

WEBAntidepressants, smoking, alcohol, and other drugs can cause a loss of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Alcohol has been researched for its effect on sleep for many years. …

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Being Successful with ADHD

WEBBeing Successful with ADHD. ADHD is a neurological condition that interferes with the brain’s executive functioning, meaning the management of thoughts, emotions and …

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