College health
College Health
College Health (pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪdʒ hɛlθ/) is a specialized field of healthcare that focuses on the overall well-being of college students.
Etymology
The term "College Health" is derived from the English words "college" (from Latin collegium meaning 'community', 'society', 'guild') and "health" (from Old English hǣlþ meaning 'wholeness', 'a being whole, sound or well').
Definition
College Health is a multidisciplinary field of healthcare that addresses the unique needs and challenges of college students. It encompasses a wide range of services, including preventive care, mental health services, sexual health services, nutrition counseling, and substance abuse counseling.
Related Terms
- Student Health Services: These are health care services provided on campus to support the health and well-being of students. They may include primary care, mental health care, emergency care, and health education.
- Health Promotion: This is a process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. In the context of college health, it often involves programs and initiatives aimed at promoting healthy behaviors among students.
- Mental Health: This refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. College health services often include resources and support for mental health, given the high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression among college students.
- Preventive Care: This involves measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. In college health, this might include vaccinations, health screenings, and education about healthy behaviors.
- Substance Abuse: This refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Substance abuse counseling is often a component of college health services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on College health
- Wikipedia's article - College health
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