Tang Tips for April!



New! Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Referral Database

In addition to providing short term counseling for students, CAPS continues to offer help with off-campus counseling referrals which we know can be a process.  If students would like to do their own search, they can now do so on our referral database by searching by provider demographics, language, location, insurance, specialties and more.  At any time if you need help with referrals, you are welcome to request an appointment with a CAPS counselor for assistance. 
Treat Your Health! Social Media Campaign Focuses on Self-Care

Treat Your Health is an eight-week social media campaign in which Be Well Cal asks Berkeley students how they treat their emotional, mental, and physical health. Junior Alex Rodriguez shares his tips for staying centered -- dancing, boba tea, and utilizing UHS counseling services are just a few! Follow us on instagram to see how other Berkeley students treat their health! 
Staff Highlight - Catherine Ciano, PhD, Behavioral Health Provider

Catherine Ciano, PhD has been working as a Behavioral Health Provider at UHS since May of 2017. She helps students address stress, anxiety, panic, sleep issues, and depression by offering counseling, therapy, and/or coaching. 

Her  Tang Tip  is to never be afraid to ask for help! Many times fear, faulty assumptions, and uncertainty get in the way of asking for what we need. Asking for help is never a sign of weakness, but strength, resilience, and self-awareness. Check out Catherine's  Tang Tip video  for more!
New on the Blog! 
Sexpert Spotlight: Sexperts Meet With Chancellor Christ to Discuss Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education Peers  Natalie Petersen and Reyna Perez  met with Chancellor Carol Christ to discuss the importance of a comprehensive sexual health education for college students. 

The two sexperts wanted to learn more about how an approach to sexual health can contribute to a culture of consent, sexual agency, and sex positivity -- all key in preventing sexual assault and harassment. They also wanted to gain support for initiatives that provide students with medically accurate, socially responsible sexual education within their first 1-2 years on campus. Chancellor Christ's response was very favorable regarding the importance of this work. 

We'll be back on April 29th! Be well until next time, Bears!  

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