Health on the Hill

Episode 16: Don’t Get Sick this Cold and Flu Season

December 18th, 2019  |  22 mins 40 secs

A conversation with Director of Health Services, Maria Sullivan, about reasons why you should get your flu shot, commons misconceptions about getting a vaccine, the difference between a cold and the flu, tips for preventing getting sick and what to do if you do become sick.

Episode 15: Relaxation to Stop Guilt When Not Busy

December 11th, 2019  |  11 mins 55 secs

This is a guided meditation led by Class of 2019’s Hannah Parker. This meditation can be used to help calm the mind, reduce guilt around taking time for yourself and help relieve stress.

Episode 14: Spiritual Health

December 4th, 2019  |  10 mins 8 secs

A conversation with Campus Minister of Community Engagement of Campus Ministry Brittany Lorgeree about what spirituality means to each of us, how our spiritual health is connected to our emotional and physical health and how to nourish our spirituality.

Episode 13: Tips for eating healthy during the holidays

November 27th, 2019  |  9 mins 27 secs

A conversation with Kim Pierce, Sodexho Dietitian. Learn about how to navigate pot luck dinners, desserts by the dozen and how to enjoy all of your favorite foods this holiday seasons without the guilt. Practical tips for eating healthy during the holidays.

Episode 12: An Introduction to Counseling

November 20th, 2019  |  26 mins 12 secs

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A conversation with the Director of Counseling Services Maria Kavanaugh about what a visit to Counseling Services is like, what to expect, reasons why people choose to go to counseling and how counseling might benefit you.

Episode 11: Sleep! Are you getting enough?

November 13th, 2019  |  30 mins 51 secs

A conversation with Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience John McCoy about how much sleep college students need, barriers to getting a good nights sleep, tips for getting better sleep, are pulling “all nighters” really that bad, should you nap and much more!

Episode 10: I considered transferring out, but I’m glad I stayed

November 6th, 2019  |  10 mins 40 secs

A graduating senior talks about struggles he had during his first semester of college, thoughts of wanting to transfer out to another school, and the reasons why he stayed.

Episode 9: Eating Healthy at Stonehill

October 30th, 2019  |  13 mins

Class of 2019’s Maegan Lutinski interviews Sodexo Dietitian Kim Pierce about how to eat healthy in the dining halls, tips for what foods to stock your residence hall with, myths such as the freshmen 15 are discussed as well as other common college nutrition issues such as stress eating, late night eating and tips for eating out.

Episode 8: Alcohol and the Brain

October 23rd, 2019  |  11 mins 9 secs

A conversation with Associate Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Nicole Cyr about how the brain works, how substances such as alcohol can interfere with function of the brain and the impact of alcohol on the body.

Episode 7: Know your IX

October 16th, 2019  |  38 mins 7 secs

A conversation with Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator Lily Krentzman about what is Title IX, what should students know about it, how can you make a Title IX report, how should someone do if they were sexually assaulted and how can someone learn more about prevention.

Episode 6: Abusive Relationships

October 9th, 2019  |  20 mins 58 secs

A conversation with Associate Professor of Psychology Nicole Capezza about abusive relationships, signs of abuse, a discussion about how abuse happens, what to do if you or someone you know are in an abusive relationship and how to get help.

Episode 5: Let’s talk about it: Anxiety, Depression, Suicide and Seeking Help

October 2nd, 2019  |  38 mins 20 secs

A conversation with Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Shani Turner about her journey as a professor, why she enjoys helping students, about issues facing college campuses today and reasons why students should ask for help, seek support, talk to someone.

In addition, we are excited to be involved with the JED Campus Foundation program and are working with them over the next four years to look at ways to address mental health on our campus. As part of this initiative, there is a multidisciplinary team that meets to work on these planning initiatives. For more information please contact the Health and Wellness Center at [email protected] or 508-565-1677.

We also wanted to highlight that our student leaders and staff work collaboratively to address mental health on our campus. They receive training on mental health issues such as Q.P.R. Suicide Prevention Training, Recognizing and Responding to Students In Distress, Bystander Trainings and additional trainings offered by our Counseling Services staff. We also conduct mental health programming throughout the year on campus such as at Fresh Check Day, our mental health awareness and check in day, Stress Free Finals, Pet Therapy and more. For any questions about these programs feel free to contact the Health and Wellness Center.