Connecting Badgers

Today we are highlighting an exciting mental health resource, Uwill. Uwill provides students with access to a therapist of their choice via the mode of their choice – video, phone, chat or messaging. We talk with Beth Adamski, Assistant Director at MHS and one of the primary liaisons to Uwill at MHS, to learn more about this resource for students. 

For more information on Uwill and to sign up, visit our MHS page on it: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/uwill/ or head straight to https://uwill.com/  

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

Stress Versus Anxiety 

As we are approaching the end of the semester, stress and anxiety are running rampant through campus. If you have ever wondered, “to what point is my level of stress or worry normal and at what point do I need to get some help with it?”, this episode is for you! 

Let’s Talk schedules and sign ups: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wellness/lets-talk/  

Groups and Workshops: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/  

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month our hosts talk with Survivor Services to discuss the different ways and resources through which they provide support to student survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.  

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events: 

Friday, April 5, 1 – 3pm | Bakke, Serenity Studio (Second Floor)  

Reflect: Art and History Gallery   
Throughout April | Discovery Building, Hub Central Gallery and Image Lab (First Floor) 

For more about Survivor Services: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/survivor-services/  

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

The idea of therapy can seem intimidating or mystifying. In this episode, your hosts will be breaking down some common myths about therapists and what therapy is and what therapy is not.  

Links to Previous Episodes on the Topic: 

Therapy Myths part 1 from 11/23/2020: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhs-connecting-badgers/episodes/Episode-114-Debunking-Therapy-Myths-Part-1-emt8e6  

Therapy Myths part 2 from 12/21/2020: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhs-connecting-badgers/episodes/Episode-116-Debunking-Therapy-Myths-Part-2-eo5rta  

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

If you have ever wondered how to tell when your feelings are a ‘normal’ part of life and when it might be something that is diagnosable, this episode is for you. Today we’ll be discussing the differences between clinical depression, seasonal affective disorder, and general sadness or grief.   

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

In this episode we provide an overview of what’s offered through Mental Health Services going into the Spring 2024 semester. 

Group and workshop schedule: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/ 

Thrive workshop schedule: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/thrive/  

Let’s Talk: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wellness/lets-talk/  

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/   

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/    

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

Winter break is approaching, which means holidays, food, and fun. It can also mean is exposure to family conflicts, isolation, and time away from your support system. In this episode of Connecting Badgers, hosts will share helpful tips to enjoy your holidays while taking care of yourself.

On the next episode of the Connecting Badgers podcast - It’s that time of the semester again: finals! This week we provide some tips on studying, stress management, and grounding skills. Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. 

In this episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, our hosts are joined by Matt Sablan, a male-identified mental health provider, to discuss men's mental health and the meaning and impact of Movember. At the end of the episode, we will share tips for reaching out to a friend who needs help.