Wellness Center, Counseling
P.O. Box 656
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
Phone: 434-223-6107
Fax: 434-223-7095
Here's a quick link to a good source of information about student mental health concerns ... and there are confidential, on-line screening questionnaires:
Quick FactThe student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Training and Outreach Services
A variety of workshops can be presented upon request to residence halls, clubs, and organizations .... such as the following:"CAMPUS BLUES" - Focuses on recognizing the characteristics of depression, with an emphasis on how students can appropriately respond to the signs and symptoms of depression in themselves and others.
"OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION" .... Learn how to break procrastination habits and become more motivated for achieving one's priorities.
"CREATIVELY COPING WITH STRESS" - Identify stressful aspects of your life that are risky to your health, and discover some positive alternatives for a healthier lifestyle.
"DATING AND RELATING" - Ways to improve communication in your relationships with women.
"SKILLS FOR ASSERTIVE RELATIONSHIPS" - Focus is on how to be assertive in order to improve relationships and reduce stress.
"HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER WITHOUT HURTING ANYONE" - Examines anger -- and focuses on appropriate methods of controlling and appropriately expressing one's anger.
"UNDERSTANDING JEALOUSY" - Focuses on how to avoid falling into the jealousy trap in an intimate relationship.
"DEALING WITH THE HOLIDAY BLUES" - Focuses on the difficulties which may accompany the holiday season and how to avoid or manage the holiday blues