What is Stress?
The National Institutes of Health state that "stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or anxious". Stress can be both good and bad. Small amounts of stress are good because they keep you motivated. Excessive stress can be harmful physically or psychologically.

*National Institutes of Health (2005). Stress and Anxiety. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003211.htm

What Help Does Carlow Have to Offer?

Counseling

• Lisa A. Osachy, Psy.D.
  Frances Warde Hall, 409
  Phone: 412-578-6306
  Fax: 412-578-6549
  E-mail Lisa Osachy
  

• Chloe Heimbuch, MS LMFT
  Frances Warde Hall, 411
  Phone: 412-578-8731
  E-mail Chloe Heimbuch
  

Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Exercise, Quit Smoking

• Julie Gaul, Wellness Director
  St. Joes Hall, 2nd level
  Phone: 412-578-6042
  E-mail Julie Gaul

Finances

• Carlow University Student Accounts
  Antonian Hall, 1st Floor
  Phone: 412-578-6035, 6168, or 6052
  E-mail Student Accounts
  

Time Management

• The Center for Academic Achievement
  Grace Library, 427
  Phone: 412-578-6146
  

Student Accommodations

• Joan House, Director of Disabilities Services
  Grace Library, 405
  Phone: 412-578-6257
  E-mail Joan House

Don’t Have a Lot of Time?

Then try one of these links to help you access stress management techniques quickly and easily!

• Tips on Balancing Your College Schedule
  www.ecampustours.com/campuslife/balancingcollegeschedule.aspx
  
• Stress: Signs and Symptoms, Causes and Effects
  www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm
  
• Stress Relief: Yoga, Meditation, and Other Relaxation Techniques
  www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm
  

Make Your Own Stress Ball

Materials Needed:

• Balloon
• Seeds/Sand
• Fill the balloon with seeds or sand then…SQUEEZE YOUR STRESS AWAY!