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The Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling by professional
counselors and clinical psychologist. In addition, workshops and outreach
programs are also offered to enhance a students’ well being and
academic performance. To assist students in taking advantage of the tremendous
opportunities for personal and intellectual growth that college life
offers, the Counseling Center enables students to develop effective tools
for overcoming obstacles to their academic progress while examining personal
and intellectual strengths, weaknesses, and learning skills. http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/
Health Education Service is a University Life department that creatively
delivers health-related information to the George Mason University community
through awareness education and skill building activities. Health Education
Services encourages people to maintain healthy behavior and/or to modify
current unhealthy behavior. It also strives to prepare participants to
serve as public health messengers. It currently covers such topics as
STD’s, Stress Management & Sleep, Eating Disorders, Tobacco,
Nutrition/Exercise, and other health issues. http://www.gmu.edu/student/health/menu.htm
The Self-Help Resource Library - provides a collection of audio tapes,
video tapes, CD-ROMs, books, and handouts on growth and academic skills
topics available to students, faculty, and staff at George Mason University.
Materials may be used in the Resource Library during the hours the Library
is open. Faculty and staff may check out programs overnight or over a
weekend. Students may check out programs to use for classroom or group
presentations. These programs are not for sale or rent to persons outside
of the University. http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/media.htm
Stress Management Lounge - Located in the Self-Development Center, SUB
I, Room 355, the Stress Management Lounge is open Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday until 8 p.m. The Stress Management Lab
offers a variety of self-instructional programs and materials for stress
management and relaxation: http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/stresslab.htm <back
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The Northern Virginia Sleep Diagnostic Center is a state-of-the-art facility; staffed by board certified physicians and other medical professionals who specialize in helping people with persistent sleep problems. The web site offers 10 tips to sleeping better, and articles that relate poor sleeping habits to other health problems. http://www.novasleepcenter.com/ <back to top>
American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research. The web site allows users to for membership, search available courses, link to http://www.SleepEducation.com to read about the latest news, review case studies, and take a sleep quiz. The link also has information on various sleep disorders and treatments.
American Board of Sleep Medicine is an independent organization developed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining standards of individual proficiency in clinical polysomnography. http://www.absm.org
American Insomnia Association is a patient-based organization that is dedicated to assisting and providing resources to individuals who suffer from insomnia. It advocates and promotes awareness, education, and research of insomnia disorders and encourages the formation of local support groups. http://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org/
The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was established to combat a serious public health concern that adds $15.9 billion to the national health care bill and affects related health problems, lost worker productivity, and accidents. Included on this site is information on sleep disorders, disturbances, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, parasomnia, jet-lag syndrome, and disturbed biological and circadian rhythms. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/ offers research, professional education, patient and public information.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute offers many facts about sleep, such as “Awake at the Wheel,” Educating Youth About Drowsy Driving,” “Facts About Insomnia,” etc. http://www.nhlbi.org/
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) helps alert the public, healthcare
providers and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate
sleep. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer
from sleep problems by understanding the importance of sleep, the benefits
of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems. Included
on this site are NSF’s programs, such as National Sleep Awareness
Week® and Drive Alert…Arrive Alive®. See http://www.sleepfoundation.org <back
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