Autism: Straight from the Source

Discussions around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have gained popularity within social culture in the past few years. It can be hard to know what information to trust and what information is misguided. In my opinion, the best way to learn …

Self-care During Finals

Hi Panthers! Summer is right around the corner, but we have just one more hurdle ahead: Finals Week. Exam season is tough and we can get caught up in our studies and forget to take time for ourselves. I wanted to share some …

Reminders From SHAW Before Summer Break

All of us at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center wish you a relaxing and enjoyable break. Many of you are preparing for time away from campus, while others are getting ready to participate in commencement. Congratulations …

Managing Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships are a significant part of every individual’s life. When I see the overall well-being of myself, I would like to balance my academics, professional, family, and social life equally so that my mental health will be good and I will be productive. Academic and professional life can be managed by incorporating …

Sexual Health: Safe Exploration

College is a time of intellectual and social growth. For many students, it’s also a period of personal exploration, which can include exploring sexuality. Understanding your own desires, boundaries, and relationships is a healthy and important part of development. However, sexuality is …

Go Forward? Only Thing to Do! On We Go! 

As the days get longer, my time at UWM gets shorter. The realization slowly kicks in that I’ll be leaving a campus that’s been home for the past three years. Leaving friendships that I’ve built, connections that I formed, and maybe a few projects left unfinished. There are some feelings of uncertainty and fear …

Overlooked but Important: Sexual Satisfaction

A Vital Component of Sexual Health Sexual health is not just about avoiding illness and pregnancy; it’s also about well-being and pleasure. Sexual satisfaction is a strong indicator of sexual health, relationship satisfaction, overall health and its impact on quality …

Taking Care During High Stress Times

With everything that’s going on, we tend to turn to social media for a break. At some point, social media turns into a constant reminder of the chaos in the world and starts to become overwhelming. It’s important to remember to take a break from the news occasionally and to take …

Let’s Make Some SMART Goals!

Whether you are working toward a lifelong dream or completing a small task for the week, SMART goals are an important tool for helping you achieve the life you desire. Although creating SMART goals can take time, they help build …