In addition, the center is a resource for health and wellness information for the entire campus community. The Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Kelly Shrumm, M.S., LPC, has been hired to assist counselor Marilyn Simmonds. In addition to counseling students, Kelly will be helping with programming. The Counseling Center sponsors four national mental health screenings throughout the year. Each screening consists of an anonymous written questionnaire and a discussion of the results with a counselor.
Educational materials are available as well.
The screenings are not a diagnosis, however, they can be effective in seeking treatment. The center sponsors other screenings as well. The Alcohol Screening raises awareness about college parties and binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, and family alcohol problems. It is coming up April 5, 2001. The Depression Screening informs students about depression and that it is a treatable illness, not a weakness.