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Health E-News February 25, 2008

Dear Student,

In this issue:
  • MentalHealthEdu Emergency response resources Body Image Sleep and Academic Success
  • Safe Spring Break
RESOURCES FOR WU COMMUNITY
Designed by mental health experts known for their work with college and university students, MentalHealthEdu is an online program that works with you at your comfort level. Upon completing the 30-minute program, you will know how to recognize warning signs of students in distress and how to refer them to appropriate WU resources.

Helpful information for WU community members with questions about how to respond in the event of an incident similar to those in recent news can be found at
http://ehs.wustl.edu/emergency/emergencies.htm and
http://police.wustl.edu/Shootings.html.
BODY IMAGE AND EATING CONCERNS
This week, in honor of the national Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we highlight the anonymous online questionnaire we make available for free to all WU students.  If you are concerned about your eating habits, weight or body image -- or those of a friend -- visit our Web site, choose the confidential assessment for eating disorders, and enter the keyword "wuhealth."  You will receive immediate feedback and information on how to get help if needed.

See the March 17th edition of Health E-News for information on WU's Eating Disorders Awareness Week sponsored by Reflections.  Highlights will include that night's keynote speech by Professor Susan Bordo of the University of Kentucky on "Not Just A White Girl's Thing:  The Changing Face of Food and Body Image Disorders,"  and a Food Forum on March 18th.
SLEEP AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS
In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week March 3-9, we wanted to remind you about the connection between sleep and academic success. 

Sleep difficulties are the #3 factor affecting WU students' academic success (ACHA-NCHA 2007).     

For relevant research about students and sleep, as well as tips to improve your sleep quality, see the new info on the sleep page of our Web site.  Sleep well.
AVOID DROWSY DRIVING, HAVE A SAFE SPRING BREAK
Before you head off campus, look for Safe Spring Break kits offered by SHAC the week of March 3, and remember that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, "driving while tired can cloud judgement, slow reaction times, affect awareness, and impair vision."
SHS STAFF SPOTLIGHT:  GARY WASSERMAN, MD
Dr. Wasserman has served provided gynecology services at Student Health Services since 1984.  He graduated from the Six-Year Medical Program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and holds an academic position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the WU School of Medicine. He maintains a private practice.  In 2007, he received the teaching award from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for work with the Residents at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He participated in the partnership program between Barnes Jewish Hospital and Riga, Latvia's Bikkur Holim Hospital and Maternity Hospital. He is the past president of Central Reform Congregation and is currently Board Treasurer of Hillel at Washington University. Dr. Wasserman is a diplomat of the American Board of OB-Gyn.  In addition, Dr. Wasserman serves on the Washington University's Parent Council. About working at SHS, he says, "I enjoy interacting with bright, engaged, interesting students.  I have especially enjoyed working with graduate students, helping them navigate through healthcare decisions. I also enjoy providing obstetrical services and helping deliver the next generation of WU students."  When he is not working, Dr. Wasserman enjoys theatre, art, symphony, politics, and charitable work.