Prevention Services

A group of students participates in a yoga exercise.

Oct 2, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Putting Stress to Rest, Avoid Stress to Impress

The stress to perform well can be challenging to handle, but there are several ways to manage it. At NC State Wellness and Recreation, we’ve curated a list of tools to add to your stress-busting toolkit based on some skills we highlight in our education sessions.

Sep 25, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: The Campus is Glowing for Mental Health

More than four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we are still facing the impacts of stifled social interactions according to the National Library of Medicine, including reconnecting with others in our community. With free campus events like the monthly Howl and Chills and Glow Up for Mental Health, we encourage students to find community and meet new people.

Students in NC State's Collegiate Recovery Community take in a mountain view on an overnight retreat.

Sep 18, 2024

Supporting Students In Recovery

Prevention Services' Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC), as well as the registered student organization Pack Recovery, provide resources and support to NC State students in recovery.

Sep 18, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Falling for Fall

As the seasons change, take advantage of the cooler weather, food and festivities. Get outside to explore the nature Raleigh has to offer. Change up your menu by shopping local and incorporating in-season produce into your daily meals. Explore different campus events, including NC State Athletics or Healthy Campus Week.

Campus health staff promote healthy campus week.

Sep 9, 2024

Healthy Campus Week Promotes Wellness With Variety of Events

From Sept. 23-27, Campus Health and other key campus partners are bringing Healthy Campus Week, a week-long series of programs and events designed to educate students about various health topics, back to NC State.

Student reading a book in a hammock on campus

Sep 3, 2024

Wellness Day Your Way

Wellness Day is an effort to provide staff, faculty and students an opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being. The next Wellness Day will be taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Kaylyn Poole takes a photo-op with a dog during a Pause for Paws event on campus.

Aug 30, 2024

Howling Success: Kaylyn Poole

Our first Howling Success of the 2024-25 school year is a student who promotes mental health and wellness on campus through her work as a Mental Health Ambassador, Wellness and Recreation facilities operations program assistant and more.

students at a sunshine and smoothies event

Aug 21, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating the Pack

College is both an exciting and daunting time, and adjusting to life on campus can come with challenges, including finding connection, balancing academics and learning how to live independently. Here are some tips to help make the transition easier.

A hand interrupts a line of falling dominoes.

Jan 19, 2024

Prevention Services Wins NASPA Award for Crisis Management

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) revealed its 2023-24 Excellence Awards winners Thursday, with several Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) employees receiving top honors.

NC State students write positive messages on a chalk board.

Nov 27, 2023

Giving Tuesday: Counseling and Prevention Services Offer Mental Health Resources for Students

For this year’s Giving Tuesday, Annual Giving seeks to support a critical student resource by promoting Counseling and Prevention Services.