Health Tools and Resources

Looking to assess your lifestyle and get valuable feedback? Try these sites.

• LiveWell
• My Health Planner
• College Wellness Assessment
  

Mental Health Screenings

Health, Wellness and Counseling Services welcomes you to the online screening for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, alcohol and eating disorders. This free screening is made available to all Boise State students and employees and is taken anonymously. The screening is provided so that you may find out-in a few minutes-whether or not professional consultation would be helpful to you.

• Mental Health Screenings

Here is your opportunity to explore various health topics, partake in corresponding health assessments and discover related links, as well as local and national resources.

• Alcohol
• Body Image and Eating Disorders
• Financial Management
• Fitness
• Nutrition
• Mental and Emotional Health
• Sexual Health
• Sexual Assault/Violence Prevention
• Sleep
• Social Health
• Spiritual Health
• Stress Management/Mindfulness
• Tobacco

Wellness Resource Stations are located at Boise West Student Services and the Health & Wellness Center. Both house the latest health information and related campus services. The Health & Wellness Center location has a lending library for students and employees to check out wellness related books, DVD's, CD's, videos and models.

American College Health Association's Web Links and On-Line Resources houses an exhaustive list of health-related links grouped by category/subject area.

Go Ask Alice is the health question and answer Internet service produced by Columbia University's Health Education Program.

"Alice!" is an ever-growing database of over 2000 questions about relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health; fitness; nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and, general health. The answers are factual, in-depth, straight-forward, and nonjudgmental information to assist readers' decision-making about their physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual health.

Healthfinder is a wonderful guide to reliable health information. This government site addresses health concerns based on gender, age, race, ethnic origin or role in assisting others with personal health care needs.

Ulifeline is an on-line behavioral health support system for young adults. Explore their mental health library, suicide prevention resources and personal assessments.

Up To Date is used by physicians at major academic centers worldwide for complete and current medical information to answer their clinical questions. Now patients have access to learn about a medical condition and better understand management and treatment options.

Web MD is one of the leaders in providing current, accurate health information on-line. New to Web MD is their fertility, weight management and health management sites.

First Student Health Zone is a free resource that is geared towards helping college students stay healthy and handle relevant health issues.

The Health Tools and Resources section of the HWC website offers the opportunity to explore various health topics, partake in corresponding health assessments, and discover related links, local and national resources and campus community events.

• BSU Student Health Data
• BSU Employee Health Data

Entering college is a time of excitement and new beginnings, but it is also a time of transition. Students often experience intellectual stimulation, self-exploration and growth, as well as a new sense of autonomy and identity, as they clarify their values and beliefs. The college experience can also be a significant transition for parents, bring up various feelings and concerns. It is our hope to provide you with important information to help ease you and your student's transition into college life, maximizing your student's academic and personal success.

The Reaching Out handbook has been created for the purpose of providing you with information about HWC and other campus resources, and how to most effectively assist Boise State University students.