Playing it safe: Exploring problem gambling By Caress Roach, Associate Director of Student Well-Being | March 12, 2025 Win or lose, the act of gambling releases dopamine, adrenaline, and other neurotransmitters which lead to feelings of pleasure, excitement, and arousal. Posted in: Financial, Mental, Social Read More
Health Insurance 101 By SHWB staff | March 4, 2025 What IS health insurance, and how does it work? Honestly, the answer is complicated. Posted in: Financial, Mental, Physical, Professional Read More
From the Dietitian’s Desk: Heart health, body image, and eating disorder awareness By Rayven Nairn, MS, RDN, LDN | February 26, 2025 How can I support my heart health through diet? What are some signs of disordered eating? How can I stop feeling so obsessed with how I look? Posted in: Mental, Physical Read More
Top 10 blog posts of 2024 By SHWB staff | December 11, 2024 Cannabis, food, relationships, alcohol, recovering from trauma, body positivity, and the difference between romance and friendship. Posted in: Mental, Physical, Sexual, Social Read More
Beast of burden By Kaitlin Tan, KSAS '26 | December 6, 2024 An overheard conversation in a café inspires a student to think about how to find meaning and preempt burnout. Posted in: Mental, Physical, Professional Read More
Well-being info for Fall 2024 graduates By SHWB staff | December 3, 2024 Here are some tips to guide your transition into post-Hopkins life as it relates to university resources. Posted in: Mental, Physical, Professional Read More
Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals By SHWB staff | November 25, 2024 You need SNACKS (sleep, nutrition, activity, connectivity, knowledge, and self-care) during finals season. Posted in: Mental, Physical, Professional, Social Read More
From the Dietitian’s Desk: Making healthier snack swaps without the guilt By Rayven Nairn, MS, RDN, LDN | November 19, 2024 Is air-frying your own tortilla chips worth the effort? Posted in: Financial, Mental, Physical Read More
How to sleep well if you have to stay up late By Megan Tassinari, Health Education Specialist | November 5, 2024 Spacing your naps and your meals strategically can help ward off feelings of fatigue. Posted in: Mental, Physical, Professional Read More
Review: Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw By Bailie Gregory, M. Div, M. Ed., Assistant Director for Disability Outreach, Center for Diversity & Inclusion | October 24, 2024 For author Eddie Ndopu, embracing all aspects of his identity – Black, queer, disabled, and fabulous – is vital. Posted in: Environmental, Financial, Mental, Physical, Professional, Sexual, Social Read More