Did you know that seven of the top 10 reasons why students struggle in their first year of college are health and wellness related? Concerns like stress, sleep problems, depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse have been linked to failure in college. Partner with us to ensure these issues don’t become barriers to your student’s success. Help enhance your student’s overall … [Read more...] about Self-Care for a Bear – Encourage Your Student to Live Well, Be Well
Take a moment to review the resources available for family members at Missouri State. President's Email to Students & Family Members - https://www.missouristate.edu/Coronavirus/presidents-email-to-students-and-families-july-30.htm President's Town Hall for Students & Family Members - … [Read more...] about Resources for Family Members and Students
It depends on whether they are a student living on-campus student or a student living off-campus. Assuming they are living on-campus and they have gone to Magers Health and Wellness because they have had symptoms and are tested, Magers Health and Wellness will let them know they need to isolate and will determine whether they plan to isolate on campus or at home. If they are … [Read more...] about Thursday Topic – What is the process if a student gets COVID-19?
A request from Dr. Dave Muegge, Director, Magers Health & Wellness Center. Surgical masks are in great demand and cannot be found for purchase on the open market. At Magers, we have started to ask employees and volunteers with sewing skills to make surgical-like masks for us to use. We give these to patients when they come to Magers to wear while in Magers and to take … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunity – Sew Surgical Masks for Magers Health and Wellness
My name is Rachel Reed, and I’m a junior studying wildlife biology. I’ve had three on-campus jobs like being a SOAR leader, I’ve served as a peer leader in GEP 101 and I am the former Student Activities Council live entertainment co-chair. Long story short, I love Missouri State, and I love being a part of it in any way. But during the fall of 2019, my mental health took a … [Read more...] about My journey with depression at Missouri State