#College | Wilkinson Wellness Laboratory

Leave a comment July 2, 2023 abenko2016

By Terrie Johnson | UAB Community Health & Human Services Intern

Health resources on campus provide an opportunity for students to seek critical care services. For example, the available health clinics extend care paradigms such as urgent care when possible. Often, the health resources are paid for by the university through fees or are covered through health insurance. In some cases, students may make use of the health resources when they feel the urge to attend to their care needs. This inclination is dependent on varied factors that facilitate visitation to campus clinics.

The health resources available on campus are meant to fulfill students’ healthcare needs. In most cases, they are equipped to provide primary care services to the target population. Many students take advantage of the healthcare resources on campus. However, their frequency of utilizing facilities, such as care clinics, varies. According to Nunez (2022), 78 percent of university students use their health resources on campus at least once a year. This statistic indicates that more than half of the target population seeks care services from a university’s care facility. However, the intervals are widely spread, which indicates that students sparingly use their health resources available on campus. From a critical perspective, there is a gap that should be filled through revolutionary strategies.

Increasing the rate of using campus health resources among university students could be increased by educating them on the benefits. It is critical to outline to the target population that they can access primary care when needed. Other than this service, they can be provided with gynecology checkups or medical assessments to promote their well-being. University students can also be made aware of the availability of mental health counseling in their campus health resources. The above awareness drive will increase participation in the available resources to improve students care outcomes.

Are you (or did you) use the resources available on your college campus?

References

Nunez, K. (2022). PSA: Don’s sleep on the campus health center when you’re in college. Self. Retrieved from https://www.self.com/story/take-advantage-of-student-health-center#:~:text=(Though%2078%25%20of%20students%20do,to%20health%20insurance%20at%20all.

Leave a comment July 1, 2023 abenko2016

By Terrie Johnson | UAB Community Health & Human Services Intern

Student burnout is an issue that can affect the level of concentration in class or at home. Its implications may involve challenges such as limited retention during instructions. As such, most students experiencing burnout have a high chance of not meeting their goals. The issue may also increase the development of secondary problems. For example, there is a high chance that a student’s emotional wellness may be affected. Behavioral patterns may also change, which would affect productivity at all levels of life. Considering the causative factors and solutions is necessary to mitigate the challenge.

The student burnout problem can be traced to various factors. One element is being provided with an overwhelming amount of schoolwork. From a classroom perspective, a teacher may see this practice as productive. However, it leads to overworking and subsequent burnout. Another causative factor is the lack of sleep, or poor habits that drain the body’s energy (poor diet, lack of exercise, etc.). Thus, the student would find it increasingly difficult to complete school tasks. The lack of physical exercise to reduce excess fats from the body and strengthen muscles also instigates the feeling of burnout. In some cases, students may pursue unrealistic goals. Thus, they become predisposed to experiencing burnout.

The student burnout issue has critical remedies that would facilitate positive outcomes for the affected individuals. Taking limited school work is one of the initiatives toward reducing educational workload. Going easy on oneself by resting and relaxing is also helpful to prevent the feeling of burnout among students (Garlinghouse, 2023). Avoiding unrealistic expectations of self by setting achievable goals lessens the pressure on an individual. This step helps to provide leverage for mental health and effective performance within a pedagogical setting (Garlinghouse, 2023). Students should also seek mental help when they determine they are experiencing burnout. The above initiatives would restore desired well-being. What have you done to avoid burnout?

Reference

Garlinghouse, R. (2023). I’m a former college teacher and watched as students burned themselves out. Here’s what students can do to prevent and deal with burnout. Yahoo! News. Retrieved from https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-former-college-teacher-watched-113200379.html