Wellness Wisdom Posts

Welcome to Wellness Wisdom! A bi-weekly blog on health and well-being topics, submitted by student Peer Health Educators from the Student Health and Wellness Center. Tune in every other Tuesday at 3 pm to read!

  • Navigating Academic Burnout Through Thanksgiving Break 
    We're over halfway into the semester! With midterms wrapping up, all of the attention is on getting through finals. While Thanksgiving break is a good pause from school, the weight of returning to school may be overwhelming. I want to share information to help you finish the fall semester strong.   How to meaningfully enjoy your …
  • The Flu Ain’t It: Why We Need the Flu Vaccine Every Year  
    Have you ever wondered why we get a flu vaccine every year? Let’s explore viral vaccinations, how they work, and why we need the flu vaccine annually.   Viruses and Vaccines   Viruses are infectious agents that lack cellular structure and consist of genetic material  encased in a protein shell (1). They cannot replicate independently, and they …
  • Four Reasons Why You Should Schedule a SHAW Wellness Visit 
    The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) is continuing its campaign to help UW-Milwaukee Students have a healthier campus lifestyle.  SHAW offers Wellness Visits to UWM students eligible for care. These appointments are check-up-like screening appointments to help students understand their current health and wellness, and SHAW provides guidance on how to continue or improve …
  • A Warm Welcome for International Students 
    Hello my dear fellow international students, congratulations on making your way into UW-Milwaukee. This accomplishment is a movement of great joy but at the same time moving to a new country by leaving family, friends and the place where we have our fond memories is a challenging part of this new journey. But if we can navigate this new journey in the right way, we can create the sweetest chapters of …
  • 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 about the autistic experience is from those with autism. Autism is such a diverse life …
  • 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 information on how you can take mindful breaks between study time to increase your focus and reenergize.   Take a …
  • 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 to our graduates — we’re proud of you. As the semester winds down, we are …
  • 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 a good organization and management strategy to handle our responsibilities in a productive way.   On the other hand, maintaining healthy relationships will have a different approach …
  • 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 often stigmatized, and misinformation about sexual health is common. Sexual health is a key component of overall …
  • 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 of the unknown. What job am I going to have once I’m done and how quickly am I …
  • No Flight? No Fright: Spice Up Your Spring Break Staycation
    As you watch your peers head for vacation, it can be hard to not feel bummed about staying on campus or going home. It can be hard to find ways to stay busy and have fun when the weather is still cold and unpredictable. If you shift your mindset to take advantage of your free time, …
  • 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 of life [i][ii][iii][iv]. It's a subjective experience that involves emotional and physical fulfillment from sexual …