Connecting Badgers

This episode the hosts are joined by two student employees of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center. The guests share all things GSCC, including where to find it, services offered, personal connections to the GSCC, and upcoming events.

If you have a love-hate relationship with social media like most of us, listen to this episode of Connecting Badgers where we discuss the different ways in which social media impacts our lives. At the end of today’s episode we will also share some tips to integrate social media as a support in your life. 

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

***Content Advisory: This episode will include discussion around suicide, mental health distress, and suicidal ideation. 

Today our hosts interview UHS Prevention’s Val Donovan and KK Kothe, particularly on the topic of suicide prevention. Learn more about how to spot potential warning signs for someone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation and some tips and examples for how to have these conversations, provide support, and refer to other resources available.  

UHS suicide prevention resources: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/prevention/suicide-prevention 

Recognize, Respond, and Refer student suicide prevention training: https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/393FJ7  

UHS’ 24/7 crisis line: 608-265-5600, option #9 

988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call, text or chat 988 

National Crisis Text Line: text ‘start’ or ‘home’ to 741741 to get started 

Dean of Students Office: https://doso.students.wisc.edu/student-assistance/  

McBurney Disability Resource Center: https://mcburney.wisc.edu/  

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

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

Welcome Fall 2023 – an Introduction to MHS Services 

Welcome new and returning students! In this episode we provide an overview of what’s offered through Mental Health Services going into the Fall 2023 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 

Did you know MHS has services over the summer? Listen in to learn more about what’s available, who’s eligible, and how to get connected, whatever your situation! 

Eligibility and Summer Health Fee: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/summer-health-fee/  

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

Group Schedule: 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 

It’s that time of the semester again: finals! Listen in as we give some tips on studying, stress management, and grounding skills. 

Greater University Tutoring Services: https://guts.wisc.edu/  

To learn more about MHS services: 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 

Join our hosts as we talk with representatives from the International Student Services office to learn more about their scope and services, and ways in which ISS can support International Students on campus. 

ISS’ website - https://iss.wisc.edu/  

Check out ISS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uw_iss/ 

MHS’ Let’s Talk for International Students: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TetbtfrdyyMtaS  

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 

This episode features Christa Zhang, Master of Social Work student and practicum trainee at MHS, interviewing Kevin Wong, Program Coordinator for the APIDA Student Center. We talk more about APIDA Heritage Month and events and activities available on campus. 

Follow the APIDA Student Center on Instagram @uwapidasc 

For a full list of APIDA Heritage Month events and programs: go.wisc.edu/apida  

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

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 

On the latest episode of the Connecting Badgers podcast we meet with Ryan Keegan of the McBurney Disability Resource Center to learn about accommodations and other resources available to students. 

To learn more about the MDRC: https://mcburney.wisc.edu/  

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