Wintertime Wellness: Mental Health Promotion At Barnard
by Ariel Weinsaft
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s the weather outside becomes frightful, days become dimmer and shorter, and academic, social, extracurricular, and general stress heat up, you might notice yourself feeling gloomier than usual. It is a fact that the human body uses sunlight as a means of mood and sleep regulation—winter disrupts your biological clock and in turn can change the way you feel. Perhaps this has brought you to seek help from Barnard’s mental health resources. Continue reading to learn more about what
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is available to students, including the Furman Counseling Center, and other offerings! Planted in 100 Hewitt Hall, the center is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and closes slightly earlier on Fridays. The Rosemary Furman Counseling Center aims to create a space that “promotes the social and emotional development of Barnard students to facilitate their richest experience of College Life.” To aid students in maintaining their mental health, they provide workshops, group
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