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Dartmouth College Health Service is here for you

Dartmouth College Health Service is open and here for you this spring!

Our office hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

The medical clinic is offering telephone and telehealth visits for all our enrolled students. To schedule, please CALL our appointment office at 603-646-9401. If you reach our voicemail please LEAVE A MESSAGE with your call back number and we promise to get right back to you. (Make sure your voicemail is open for business)!

If you need advice after hours, our fabulous nurses are available and ready to answer your calls 24/7. To reach a nurse, call 603-646-9440. If you reach nursing voicemail LEAVE A MESSAGE and the nurse will call you back.

If you'd like support from our counseling department, please call 603-646-9442.

Because of COVID 19, all of our visits are being screened by phone and we cannot provide walk-in care at this time.

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Mission & Contact

Wellness at Dartmouth is committed to helping our faculty and staff discover their own path to well-being. Get in touch with us!

The Wellness at Dartmouth office offers free webinars on a variety of well-being topics each month. Register today!

Stay in the know and prioritize your well-being by reading the monthly Wellness Newsletter.

Dartmouth offers Omada®, a digital lifestyle change program that can help you lose weight, feel fantastic, and develop long-term healthy habits.

This program gives all Dartmouth staff and faculty, and their household members, confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues.

The Dartmouth Health Connect primary care practice is now One Medical at Dartmouth.

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About the Program

Note: During Spring Term 2020 all Wellness Check-Ins will be conducted remotely over Zoom

To schedule a Zoom Wellness Check-in with Todd or LB, select from the links below:

The challenges and opportunities that are present throughout the Dartmouth student experience can feel overwhelming at times. This has, perhaps, never been more true than right now, as we all adjust to the reality of living through a global pandemic while maintaining new levels of social distance. In the midst navigating all of these transitions while trying to keep your Dartmouth career on track, you may be confronting deep questions and feeling a lot of different things, and that's where wellness check-ins can help.

During these one-on-one sessions, you get a chance to talk out all of the things you've been carrying in your head or on your heart with a trained listener who can provide a source of non-judgmental support. While these conversations can vary greatly in terms of what we discuss, our goal is to listen carefully and work with you to navigate the different transitions you're facing and take steps toward making the most of this period of your life.

Wellness check-in sessions are offered via Zoom, and typically last about 45 minutes. During our meetings, we take the time to get to know you and explore your situation and intentions. While some students find that one session meets their needs, we are also glad to set up further meetings if there is more to discuss or explore. These meetings can be regular or more sporadic - whatever works best for your schedule. We can also connect you with different campus resources if other offices might be helpful for your needs.

Students often make use of these sessions without a specific challenge or concern in mind as it can often be useful to have an open conversation where you can discuss whatever may be going on in your life. Some of the subjects that frequently come up during check-in sessions include:

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HEALTH GUIDANCE

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines according to guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and follow CDC guidance:

If you feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms, test immediately and wear a mask until you feel better.

If you test positive for COVID-19, isolate for at least five days and wear a mask for at least 10 days. Wear a mask for longer if you continue to test positive or have new or worsening symptoms. Notify your close contacts.

If you were exposed to COVID-19, wear a mask for at least 10 days and test on or after Day 6. Test sooner if you develop symptoms.

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What's with college students and stress these days? In 2014, a Pennsylvania State University study found that anxiety has become the leading mental health issue facing college students. With these numbers rising, college faculty can't hire enough therapists to facilitate the number of students in need of some talk time. Though treating yourself like you treat others sounds great, many students resort to throwing money at emotional issues by binge eating and drinking. These temporary fixes won't help you, so clearly it's time for a more viable solution. Ever heard of self care?

Self-care can help prevent burnout, whether it's in our personal lives or our academic lives. "Everyone should practice self-care, it's important to give yourself some love to make it through the day. Self-care is hard but small steps can lead to great results," said Champlain College junior Emily Kueppers. Don't think about it as a reward, but instead something that everyone needs to do. Better yet, it doesn't need to cost a cent.

Stressed Out AF? Check out These Simple Tricks to Practice Self Care.

1. Go outside

A lack of sunlight can result in a drop in serotonin, a hormone that affects your mood. By going outside, you stimulate your brain to make more serotonin. "For me, a healthy mind is more important than a healthy body, even though they are often correlated," said American University sophomore Albert Fuji. Walking (you don't have to run if you don't want to) and other forms of exercise like hula-hooping increase the levels of endorphins in your body. As Elle Woods said, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy."

2. Spend a day tech-free

As the first generation who grew up with technology in our houses, we're addicted to the Internet and social media. However, constantly using technology puts you at a higher risk for mental health problems, sleep issues and stress. We easily feel jealous of other people's posts on social media, and we focus way too much on taking our next Insta-worthy selfie instead of enjoying a lovely day. By taking a day (or even an hour) away from technology, we can connect more with those around us. Everyone needs personal connections, yet all the FaceTiming or Facebook stalking in the world can't provide enough of it.

3. Sleep like you mean it

Sleep lets our bodies to heal themselves, and when you don't get enough, it affects every aspect of your life. Not sleeping enough can kill your sex drive, contribute to symptoms of depression, age your skin and make you gain weight. College students worry about enough without dealing with aging, weight gain (besides the freshman 15) and a low libido. Try not to set an alarm one day a week. Alarms are jarring and stressful, and you should be doing everything you can to decrease the stress in your life. Pro tip: If you always wake up to your alarm, that means you need more sleep.

4. Sing along to your favorite album

Like walking, singing is a form of exercise that releases endorphins (which make you happy). This aerobic activity increases the oxygen in your blood, which can improve your mood. If you're dancing and singing around your room, then you're giving your brain a break from all your stress. You're likely breathing more deeply if you're singing, and that's a typical anxiety reducing technique.

5. Drink more water

Did you know that even slight dehydration could negatively impact your mood? I know that when I don't drink enough water, I tend to get a migraine, which definitely makes me feel worse. Water improves your skin, keeps you energized and makes you more alert. Drinking more water can only help you and make your day easier and better. Keep in mind that coffee doesn't count, so step away from the Starbucks.

6. Write out your thoughts

We tend to keep our thoughts and feelings bottled up and locked away instead of releasing them. This can result in a buildup of feelings that leads to an episode. If you write out your thoughts (especially the negative ones) for even just 10 minutes, that helps you release some of your stress and allows you to focus on other things. "I think everyone should participate in self-care because it can help you figure out the best ways to express how you feel. While life can move quickly, self-care lets you stop and reflect," said AU sophomore Emily Hall. Letting things go feels difficult when you're always on the move, so taking a quick break to write the thoughts out has a dual purpose of forcing you to slow down and allowing you to release negative thoughts.

7. Watch a funny YouTube video

The phrase "laughter is the best medicine" is no lie. When you watch a funny YouTube video, you boost your heart rate and increase your body's oxygen flow. Like exercising, laughter releases immense amounts of stress. Watching cute videos can also help because cute things trigger a release of dopamine to our brain's pleasure center. My favorite thing to do when feeling down includes watching videos of Ellen with children or look at photos of President Obama with babies.

8. Give yourself a pat on the back

Society makes us feel guilty for not being productive all the time, but for people with anxiety or depression, showering or getting dressed is productive. "I always try to do one good thing a day or someone else, whether that's holding opening a door, helping out with a project or just being friendly to a stranger. When I do things for others, it helps me feel good about myself," said Chapman University graduate student Paula Pearl. You'll feel better if you stop beating yourself up for doing the best you can and allow yourself to be proud of all of your accomplishments on a harder day.

9. Take a shower

When I'm sick, my parents tell me to go take a shower to get my body feeling better-and taking a shower helps your mental stressors too. A shower can relieve tension and help you fall asleep. Personally, I love to take a 15-minute hot shower in a dark room and just allow all my thoughts to float away. Showering can be a sort of meditation for some people and allow you to clear your mind of stress.

10. Do something creative

Many of us enjoyed coloring or doing a puzzle when as kids, even if we didn't understand why. Doing something creative releases stress and bottled up feelings we haven't resolved otherwise. It gives you time to reflect where you can think and mentally work out a problem in your life, which can make you happier and less anxious. Self-care doesn't mean ignoring your problems, it means regularly taking the time to promote your health and well-being. Take control of your life and starting making an effort to take care of number one.

Disclaimer: Planners work for more than the type A personalities of this world. As a fellow procrastinator, over-planner and overall forgetful person, I use a planner for a variety of purposes, from remembering class schedules during the first week of school to providing a haven for doodles during geology class. Some potential resources a planner can provide include grocery lists, lunch dates, genius ideas that you come across on a daily basis and an artistic medium to doodle and write. Not only will your life feel more organized, but planners offer a great creative outlet within and without the margins in the midst of your hectic life.

12. Learn a New Hobby

You will never have more time or more resources to learn how to play piano, start blogging, pick up ultimate Frisbee or audition for an a cappella group than right now. Your hobby should offer you a chance to decompress. Matt Grimo, a graduating senior at George Washington University, said that although self-care methods should be based on the situation, he finds peace in reading, watching television or playing video games. "[Those activites] are my go-to self care things since they really get me out of my own head and put me into a completely different space," Grimo said. In the midst of all the responsibilities of college, from internship applications to spending time with friends, a new hobby will help you remember what you love.

13. Eat Your Favorite Food

Eating your favorite food presses pause on your hectic life. Rewarding yourself after completing a difficult run, finishing your economics exam or winning a soccer game gives you the pat on the back and the "yum" in your stomach that you need. Don't forget to take a minute and actually enjoy each bite. I gravitate towards the box of double stuff Oreos after pressing "send" on an internship application. Making the extra effort to stop and say good job to yourself will ultimately help you in the long-run.

14. Go on an Adventure

Exams, essays or extracurriculars: The small bricks in college life that sometimes build up and use more time and energy than they should. Sometimes when this wall gets overwhelming, you have to vault over it and see what adventure you can find beyond it. Spend a Saturday exploring the nearest city, touring a museum, or finding new restaurants, coffee destinations or shops. Exploring a new destination or experiencing a new adventure will remind you to put all your priorities in perspective.

15. Work Hard

The day before the AP Exam for English Literature, my teacher said one adage that always stuck with me: "Don't be nervous, just be prepared." And after a few years in college, I realized that she was right. Self care sometimes means pushing yourself to work hard and then work harder. According to Grimo, sometimes the best way to self-care is to just check things off your lengthy to-do list. "I know that it's better for myself/taking care of myself in the long run if I fill out that application or write that thing sooner rather than later."

I've learned that when I don't put my best foot forward, I worry for the day that lies ahead. However, when I make myself proud by working hard and putting in as much effort as possible, I come out content no matter how the game turns out or how the exam goes, because I did everything I could. So if you want to have peace of mind, turn your checkboxes into checkmarks as you plow through your list of goals.

16. Dance

As someone who dances with without skill but with commitment, I know how dancing to your favorite tune serves as a huge stress reliever. Turn on your iHome speakers in your dorm room, play some Shakira and have a quick dance party for a study break with friends. Remember to laugh, smile and not take life too seriously. Your final shouldn't take priority over your mental health.

17. Call Your Mom

When you feel an emotional crisis coming on, call your mom or anyone that you can call a support system. Whoever you call, talking out your emotions forces you to sift through the memos and alerts your brain has posted all over. Regroup and get some advice before you miss the deadline your brain has set to get your life together.

18. Take Alone Time

College teaches you the important skill of being alone. You have newfound independence as a college student, and along with that comes a newfound loneliness. "[Start] small, give yourself 15 minutes a day to do something that is just for you," said rising GW senior Val Barrera Vasco. "You will find days where you can give yourself two hours and days when you don't get a chance to stop and breathe, but everyday is a new opportunity."

Unlike high school, college doesn't trap you in the same four walls with the same people on a daily basis for four years. And although alone time can get lonely, it also rejuvenates you, because you're taking the time to catch up with yourself. Just like catching up with a friend, you should designate time to find out how you are doing, what's going on in your life and what your plans you have. You can't leave your own messages to yourself on read.

19. Keep Positive People in Your Life

My dad always told me that friendships should be a "winning percentage." If a friend contributes more than 50 percent positivity to your life, then your relationship is a winning percentage. You should keep this person in your life. Conversely, if you find yourself fatigued, distressed or sad with a friend more than you are happy, keep your distance. You deserve to have people in your life who bring you up, not pull you down.

20. Put Yourself First

According to Vasco, the key to self-care is putting your health first, above any other priority. "The hardest part will not be finding something you enjoy but rather rewiring your brain to allow yourself to make your health paramount," Vasco said. "We all know if we enjoy running, swimming, baking or painting. What we don't usually know is how to justify taking an hour out of our days to do the things we enjoy." Who doesn't relate to this? "We fill up our time with homework, work and other obligations, and because these things are also important to us and we see others doing the same thing, we don't force ourselves to set time aside to do things that are simply for our satisfaction."

Always do exactly what you want to do. If you don't want to go to a party, despite your friends nagging you to go, don't go. If you don't want to eat at that restaurant, suggest a different one. No friend, professor, significant other or enemy should make you do anything you don't want to do.

21. Do the Thing That Scares You
*Updated on May 30, 2017 by Jessica Jordano to include self care tips 11-21.
Thinking about cutting off all your hair? Maybe traveling across the country? Or asking out that guy in your econ class? Take advice from me and Nike: Just do it. Take care of yourself by taking care of your fears, not by nursing them and validating them, but by throwing them out the window (preferably from a high-story window; bonus points if you fear heights). You will take pride in conquering that fear.

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How to Take Care of Yourself in the Time of COVID

We've collected some resources to help answer some of the most common questions about COVID 19.

If you have additional questions about symptoms, how to best take care of yourself, or need more support, please call Dartmouth College Health Service at 603-646-9401.
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"A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire
"A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times
"Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren't black and white" - Slate Magazine
"Praised by listeners all over the world" - Atlantic Monthly
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The Tucker Center recognizes the importance of privacy and trust as the basis of any pastoral relationships we have with students, staff, and faculty. We are here to help you think through issues of concern (such as questions of faith, life issues, loss of a loved one, sexual assault or gender-based harassment, etc.). This spiritual care is not to be confused with therapeutic counseling, which is provided through the Counseling Center at Dartmouth.

The College Chaplain, Rev Nancy Vogele, provides confidential counseling, crisis response, and is a non-mandatory reporter available to ALL campus members, secular or religious, undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff. Pastoral support offered by Tucker staff is open, non-judgmental, affirming and respectful. Confidential counseling with the Chaplain is available in person or remotely. Contact us via email to set up an appointment.

In addition, UCM ordained clergy are identified as confidential resources under New Hampshire statute and College policy. As such, we may not share your information without your express consent unless there is imminent danger to self or others or as otherwise required by law (e.g., mandatory reporting for sexual violence against minors).

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We are here to support you during the 2023 Fall term! You can schedule an in person, zoom or phone appointment with your dean by using your dean’s Calendly link, calling the office at 603-646-2243 or by emailing us at undergraduate.deans.office@dartmouth.edu.

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Organizing Your Time

Online course designs typically provide increased flexibility with how and when work is completed. Setting a schedule for yourself provides important structure and helps keep you motivated. Designate certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums. Set reminders for yourself to complete these tasks. Incorporate time for walking or exercising and general self-care.

Check in periodically and look at how you're spending your time. Ask yourself:

How much time am I dedicating to course readings and assignments compared to what I did while on campus?

Am I regularly underestimating the time it's taking me to get work done?

Are there study strategies I used on campus that I can adapt?

Visit the Academic Skills Center's website for remote time management strategies.

If you find yourself falling behind, speak up. Don't wait until an assignment is almost due to ask questions or share concerns. Email your professor and be proactive in asking for help.

Multitasking Cautions

Shifting to online courses makes it more tempting to multitask. Many people think they are better at multitasking than they are so please be aware.

Assignments may take longer. Each time you come back to an assignment (from Instagram for example), you have to get familiar with it, find your spot, remember what you were going to do next, etc.

You may make mistakes. Distractions and switching between tasks fatigue our brain.

You're likely to remember less. When you are cognitively trying to do too many complex tasks at once, you're less able to commit what you're learning to long-term memory.

INSTEAD, consider the following:

The "pomodoro method" to help you focus for 25- or 50-minute periods and then reward yourself with 5- or 10-minute breaks.

Try downloading a website blocker. Applications such as Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to compete for your attention.

Learning from Video Lectures

If your location and Wi-Fi access allow, stick to your instructor's schedule. This will help you maintain consistent academic progress and minimize falling behind.

Continue to take notes as you would if you were there in person. If the video is pre-recorded, you can pause videos and note timestamps in your notes to return to spots later.

Watch recordings at normal speed. Research shows that a playback speed of 1.5x can lower your retention and result in lower scores on assessments.

Close distracting tabs, apps, and devices and focus on the video. Consider turning your phone off or placing it on airplane mode.

Take time before each class to prepare. Review the syllabus and faculty instructions so you know what to expect.

Identify how students can ask questions. During class, on Canvas, via email or virtual office hours?

Evaluating your Strategies

Look for ways to adapt your usual habits and form new ones for this new environment.

Ask yourself what kind of environment helps you study and see if you can recreate that where you are. If you feel you need background noise, consider a white noise app.

Once you identify a workspace, kindly inform those with whom you're staying what you might need from them in order to concentrate on your schoolwork.

If you benefit from studying in groups, try a virtual or phone study session with your group. Or join a study group through the Academic Skills Center.

If you thrive on tight timelines but now have a more open schedule, think about how working with others can recreate accountability for you. When that gets hard, see if you can even do fifteen-minute check-ins. If you're having trouble holding yourself responsible, pair up with a fellow classmate, or enlist the help of a family member or friend to check in as an accountability partner.

Managing Group Projects

Remote collaboration will look a little different, but we are creative and adaptive people.

Check out study groups and resident expert drop-in sessions through the Academic Skills Center.

Try not to procrastinate. A group project may be out-of-sight, out-of-mind if you aren't seeing each other regularly. Resist the urge to put it off. Make small progress and stay in touch.

Consider a quick text on your group chat every couple of days. Ideally, have Zoom conversations that keep you all on track.

Set a purpose for meetings and use a shared notes doc.

Check on each other and ask for backup. If someone has been absent from your group meetings or chat, express concern and ask them directly if they're still able to participate in the project. If you aren't getting responses within a day or two, let your instructor know so the instructor can check in with your absent teammate.

Staying Connected

As is the case for on-campus courses, staying in touch with instructors, classmates, friends and family is still important for personal and academic success.

Schedule video calls with friends and family. Try to find moments for laughter and relaxation.

Use Zoom to connect with classmates to talk through a tough problem.

Attend virtual faculty office hours when available.

Schedule a Zoom appointment with a mentor, advisor, or staff person you connect with on campus.

We may experience challenging personal circumstances due to the COVID-19 disruption at different times from each other. Let's all approach each situation with care, kindness, and grace as we navigate the uncertainties of this pandemic.

Resources for Academic Success

Since this will be a new and unusual term for everyone, take advantage of the many resources that are available to you.

Academic Skills Center
Consider virtual study groups and "resident experts" for introductory STEM and economics courses. Make an academic coaching Zoom or phone appointment with Carl Thum or Karen Afre. Check out additional tutoring support and learning resources for spring term.

Undergraduate Deans Office
Your deans remain available for personal and academic advising by Zoom appointment and virtual drop-ins M-F from 1:00-4:00pm. You can schedule using your dean's Calendly link or by contacting the office at 603-646-2243.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
If you have a disability or suspect you may have one, SAS can help. Current students already connected to SAS are encouraged to communicate early with faculty to identify needs, adjustments, and request support, if needed.

Librarians are available to provide research support. Access databases and online resources, schedule an individual or group research consultation through Zoom, utilize the research guides for subjects, submit a question through email, or live chat with a librarian.

Campus Resources remain here for you. Here are a few highlights.

Technology Support

Tech Check for Dartmouth Remote Learning

Tech Check helps you assess your technology for remote learning, including hardware requirements, software recommendations, and internet connectivity.

#DartmouthRemoteReadiness provides information about Free Xfinity Wi-Fi hot spots, Comcast internet service offers for students, Zoom FAQs, how to improve your Zoom connection, and more.

Canvas

Canvas is the Learning Management System used for all courses at Dartmouth. In addition to common uses such as file sharing and assignment submission, classes may also use Canvas to deliver course content (like instructional videos, readings, and external media) and to conduct course activities (such as discussions and peer reviews). Although discussions are text-based, they can include recorded media and links. Become familiar with your Canvas course site and know where to find course content, files, and assignments. You can find many helpful how-to guides in the Canvas Student Guide.

Zoom

Zoom is a cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, including online chat. Your class may include live discussions (in real-time) and smaller breakout groups that are hosted on Zoom, or you may be asked to give a presentation to your class on Zoom.

If you have not used Zoom before, please

1. go to https://dartmouth.zoom.us

2. click Sign in and enter your Dartmouth NetID and password

Once this step is completed your account is activated. Bookmark this webpage. This is where you will sign into your account and access other resources.

You may need a webcam and headset with microphone to participate in online meetings. For the best experience, find a quiet location with reliable internet connection and privacy to participate in online meetings. Use the Zoom Meeting or test room to test your tech and connection.

Troubleshooting with Zoom

If you need help with troubleshooting Zoom during a call, Dartmouth subscribes to support from Zoom. Contact 1-888-799-0125. You can also click on the Chat bubble on the bottom right hand corner of your meetings page.

Academic Honor Principle Reminder

"The faculty, administration, and students of Dartmouth College recognize the Academic Honor Principle as fundamental to the education process. These principles remain applicable to our remote online learning experience during Spring Term 2020.

If you have questions about how the Academic Honor Principle applies in a specific class or on an assignment, please speak directly with your professor to get clarity on their expectations. To report a possible violation of the Academic Honor Policy, please use the form here: Academic Honor Reporting Form

Thank You

Thank you to DCAL/LDT , SAS, ASC, and UDO for their collaboration in creating this guide for our students.

Thanks to the Center for Academic Innovation at University of Michigan for giving us permission to share content; Northeastern' s Tips for Taking Online Classes: 8 Strategies for Success; Rice's Tips for Learning during Disruption; and Dartmouth's Teach Remotely.

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Online course designs typically provide increased flexibility with how and when work is completed. Setting a schedule for yourself provides important structure and helps keep you motivated. Designate certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums. Set reminders for yourself to complete these tasks.