Connecting Badgers

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all around us now, embedded in our apps and programs and easy to engage with. Lots of folks turn to chatbots for mental health support, but when can that be useful and when can it be risky?

• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access appointment, please call 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook on MyUHS.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

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Have you ever felt calm walking along Lakeshore Path or happier after a few sunny minutes on Bascom Hill? Research shows that spending as little as 10 minutes in nature and green spaces can pose several benefits for your mental, physical, and cognitive health. Listen on to learn more.

• Learn more about Thrive Outside
• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook on MyUHS.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Click here to view the episode transcript.

The fall semester is here – are you a new student or excited to be back? Anxious already about failing all your classes? Missing home, hardly sleeping, feeling lonely? If yes to any of those, or other concerns you were waiting for me to list, keep listening for everything you need to know about connecting to Mental Health Services. 

• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS 

• To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook on MyUHS. 

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com 

Click here to view the episode transcript.

For this episode we talk about graduation and the stress of what comes next, diving into the mixed emotions and share some practical tips to help you navigate this big change.

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• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Today we talk about what you can and can't control, how to notice that difference, and how to set and maintain clear boundaries with yourself and others.

• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into Mush.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

In this week's episode, we feature several available mental health resources in addition to counseling, particularly Let’s Talk and Thrive Online.

Resources:

• Let’s Talk
• Groups/workshops
• Thrive Online
• Thrive Workshops

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

In light of the Healthy Minds 2025 data, this episode intends to help boost your skills on recognizing distress, when to seek help, and how to help others who may be in distress

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• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

On this week's episode, we discuss setting yourself up for success for a new semester by sharing helpful tips for setting intention, practicing new habits, and resources for extra support.

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• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com     

On this week’s episode, the hosts discuss how to identify when you are feeling stressed and offer several tools to help you manage and relieve stress.

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• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

This week, we explore one aspect of self-care, rest. Rest is opportunity for our body and minds to take a break. The hosts dive into why and how to practice intentional resting.

Get Connected

• General information on Mental Health Services at UHS
• To schedule an Access Appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or log into MyUHS.

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com