Get Your Student Health Questions Answered
When you’re in school, you’re likely facing new challenges, especially with the new freedom you likely have as a young adult exploring the outside world. Fortunately, you’re not alone. There are college peer counselors at every single school to help you on your way. There are certified and trained professionals. There are doctors on campus who you can talk to. There are networks, groups, meeting places, and campus groups that can help you find yourself and give you advice on how to approach matters related to health, sex, depression, and anything under the sun.
If you’re afraid to approach someone directly, there are also student forums online. My favorite, without a doubt, is Go Ask Alice, Columbia University’s health question and answer “hotline.” Weekly, new questions are posted and are answered by medical experts and students who have been in your shoes. Some questions which are discussed include:
- Finals and depression
- Meditation
- Sexual well-being
- Side effects of drugs
- Free birth control pills
- Health insurance
- Lack of sexual orgasm
- Whether it’s time to move in with the person you love
- Fear of moving on after graduation
- Avoiding the freshman fifteen
- Summer programs for weight loss
- Ejaculation issues
…and a lot more. In other words, you shouldn’t be afraid to ask your question or to look deep within the archives for your answer. Chances are someone has already experienced it and can make you feel a lot better.
