Health Education

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Health Education Staff

Lori Wangberg, M.A.
Health Educator
Phone: 989-774-4446

The Health Education and Promotion office is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that fosters healthy decisions and lifestyles through education and advocacy.

Mental Health

Daylight therapy is offered to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Research supports therapeutic light can enhance mood and reduce the lethargic feeling many experience during the winter months. Appointments are available all year.

Thirty-minute sessions are free for CMU students. Call the Health Promotion office at 989-774-4446 to make an appointment or for more information.

Counseling Center - Counseling services for CMU students, and online screening assessments. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, contact the Counseling Center at 989-774-3381.

Other resources: Student Health Services does not endorse these websites but provides them for information only.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK (8255)) - National suicide prevention provides immediate assistance to those in a suicidal crisis.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.

Sexual Health

Free monthly sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing is offered on campus through a partnership with Central Michigan District Health Department, call 989-773-5921, ext. 1409 for more information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Opportunities for student involvement

Be a part of the Safer Sex Patrol - For more information visit Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center

Other Resources: Student Health Services does not endorse these websites but provides them for information only.

CMU Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates (SAPA)

Alcohol and Other Drugs

CMCREW does one-on-one consultations, educational programs on-campus, and partners with other offices to help educate the campus community on these important issues.

Other Resources: Student Health Services does not endorse these websites but provides them for information.

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutrition:

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to find a customized food plan

Fitness:

Visit University Recreation (URec)

Start walking/checkout the tips and tools from American Heart Association