health and wellness Archives

De-stress events across campus offer students a break from studying

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

During finals week, departments across campus are offering wellness events to help students manage stress and prioritize self-care. These programs aim to give students meaningful breaks from studying and encourage a balance between academic success and mental well-being.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2025

Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.

Preparations underway for the Year of Emotional Well-Being

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • August 16, 2022

Provost Ann Cudd announced the Year of Emotional Well-Being as the focus of the 2022-2023 “Year of…” initiative on April 28.

‘A difficult time for us all’: Panel discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice movement

By Alex Nieves, For The Pitt News • October 9, 2020

Camille Interligi, lead clinician for multicultural outreach from the University Counseling Center, said at a Monday roundtable that the concept of mental health itself — especially in regards to mental illness — is a racist and patriarchal construct.

Going beyond the gyms: Fitness at Pitt

By Elizabeth Martinson, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019

If you’re not into running and still want to keep fit, you’ll probably hit one of the fitness centers around campus.