Marcie Walsh, M.S.W., and Zoe Neale, M.S., presented about the Science of Happiness course and the THRIVE living-learning community at the March meeting of the Positive Psychology research group at VCU.
Tag: Public Health
Genes, Marshmallows and You: How Alcohol Effects Adolescents
COBE Director Dr. Danielle Dick presented to high schoolers at Collegiate School about the effects of adolescent alcohol use and how to understand who is most at risk.
Tackling The Surgeon General’s Report: Part 2, A User’s Guide
A user’s guide to the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health, focusing on practical uses for the report to different target audiences.
Spit for Science Research Roundup #4
The fourth edition of news updates on substance use and mental health research from students in the Spit for Science undergraduate course.
Tackling the Surgeon General’s Report: Part 1
In 2016, in the midst of growing awareness of an opioid epidemic that claims more lives just due to overdose than car accidents or gun violence, the Surgeon General has released the first Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health with the hope of encouraging a similar decline in alcohol and other drug use.
Spit for Science Research Roundup #3
The third edition of news updates on substance use and mental health research from students in the Spit for Science undergraduate course.
COBE Director Cited in Surgeon General’s Report on Addiction
For the first time the US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy released a report specifically addressing the epidemic of substance use and addiction across the country.
Episode 11 – Public Health and #MindfulFinals with Trisha Saunders
Trisha Saunders discusses her career in counseling, advocacy and education and the new #MindfulFinals campaign at VCU.
Support Your Fellow Rams with #MindfulFinals
#MindfulFinals is a social media campaign that aims to utilize Instagram and SnapChat to change the conversation around Finals week to promote mindful approaches to stress and anxiety.
Spit for Science Research Roundup #2
A new selection of brief reviews from current undergraduate researchers covering recent events in substance use and emotional health research.
The Artfulness Initiative Expands into the Classroom
Building on the momentum from its launch this Fall, the Artfulness Initiative will offer a course in the Spring that develops one-off art and mindfulness events into a full semester curriculum.
Episode 10 – Anxiety, Stress and On-Campus Support Services with Jessica Bourdon
Jessica Bourdon explains her research on behavioral inhibition and anxiety in pre-adolescents and how students utilize support services on campus.
How Can You Support Harm Reduction?
Harm reduction focuses on ways to reduce negative consequences associated with drug use including personal and systemic strategies.
Spit for Science Research Roundup #1
Brief blog posts from current undergraduate researchers covering recent events and research relating to substance use and emotional health.
Episode 8 – Harm Reduction and Substance Use with Kristen Kidd Donovan
Kristen Kidd Donovan of The Well at VCU and discuss how the Peace Corps jumpstarted her career in public health and the importance of harm reduction policies at VCU and beyond.
Battling Burnout: How Can Artfulness Help?
The Artfulness Initiative uses arts-based activities focused on mindfulness and self-care to combat burnout and stress.
How COBE Helps Students THRIVE
This year COBE and The Well launch THRIVE, a living-learning community integrating research, teaching and programming into an action-packed living experience. THRIVE helps students learn how to make the most out of their college years and lead healthy, prosperous lives.
COBE Welcome Address
We’re so excited to start our first academic school year with COBE recognized as an official VCU Institute! Learn more about how to get involved this year in our Welcome Address.
Actions to Take for Those with an Addicted Loved One
A mentor of mine always says that one of the most powerful forces on earth is inertia.
COBE Town Hall Introduction Address
Last Thursday and Friday, more than 300 people gathered to look for a path forward with substance use and young people at the COBE Town Hall. I would guess that many people came by their seat honestly, or as the saying goes, most of us don’t get to places like that on a winning streak.
Episode 3 – Vaping, Hookah and Tobacco Alternatives with Dr. Caroline Cobb
Dr. Caroline Cobb discusses the similarities and differences in health outcomes between smoking hookah, e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.
Episode 2 – Substance Use and Health Policy with Dr. Andrew Barnes
Dr. Andrew Barnes discusses choosing an insurance plan, HIV health policy research and how he and his students are working to address the opioid crisis in Virginia.
Between Yourself and One Beer: Routes to Alcoholic Risk
COBE collaborated with undergraduate arts student Julia Moore to create an infographic on alcohol use based on data from the Spit for Science project.
Why I Run Up the Stairs at Work
A guest blog post by Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Tom Bannard, who will finish his MBA from VCU in May.
Episode 1 – The State of Collegiate Mental Health with Dr. Linda Hancock
Dr. Linda Hancock discusses collegiate mental health, resources on campus and why she loves working with students.
Watch Out! Midterms Are Coming!
Are you experiencing anxiety about the big, mean midterms coming soon? Don’t worry! Here are some ideas to help you ace each test.
Get to Know COBE: An Introduction
What is COBE, anyway? Learn all about it in this introductory post.