Medical Social Work

Anxiety & Stress Management

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) in a given year. (National Institute of Mental Health website, 2008) and can include the symptoms of panic or anxiety attacks. Most students experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation, or first date. Students experiencing anxiety may continuously worry about things, get tired easily, and may be in a constant state of tension.
Staff may provide short term counseling, referral for longer term counseling, resource information for campus and community stress management workshops, and education in relaxation techniques.


Helpful Links:
Medline Plus Health Information

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

National Institute of Mental Health

Gryphon Place

University Counseling & Testing Center

 

Sindecuse Health Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 5445 USA
(269) 387-3287 | (269) 387-3204 Fax
shc-webmail@wmich.edu