Health & Wellness

The School of Nursing is dedicated to helping you be your best self. We offer services to help you be healthy, strong, rested, resilient, engaged, and able to perform at your highest potential. The resources below will help you fuel your body, mind, and spirit.
Students on a nature walk
Pet therapy group
Students on a nature walk
Massage Chairs
Pet Therapy Dog
Students on a nature walk
Pet Therapy Dog
Another Pet Therapy Dog
Students at painting party
Students at painting party

Spiritual

On-Demand Meditations


Here is a link to a variety of 1-minute meditations for students, faculty, & staff.

One-minute meditations – music and scenery
3-minute meditation
1 minute headspace meditation
One minute guided meditation
1 minute breathing exercise
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Headspace Mini meditation breathe.

Mid-Week Musical Meditations


All are invited to reflect and decompress in a mid-week, mid-day time of sacred music. Join Maury Allums, Director of Music, and the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in our community.

Check out their website for information about meeting times and schedules.

Previous meditations can be found at this YouTube page.

Spiritual Health Resources

Emory's Spiritual Health Team

This team includes 55 full-time staff and 52 part-time staff who serve across the Emory Healthcare system 24/7. 

Website

Emory Office of Spiritual and Religious Life  

This office is a university-wide office charged with supporting Emory’s religious and philosophical diversity for all students, faculty, and staff.

Website

OSRL calendar of events:

The calendar contains religious holiday information, contact information for our staff and affiliates, and highlights of some of our signature programs. We want you to know, you are deeply valued to us in the Emory community, and we want to support you however we can.

Website

"What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body."

- C. Myss

Mental

Emotional Health Well-Being Resources

Self-Help Resources  

CAPS list of self-help resources addressing various topics relevant to student mental health and wellness – including current events and population-specific resources.

Website

Anxiety Resources

Understanding Anxiety

Defusing Anxious Thoughts

The Cycle of Anxiety

Accepting Anxiety

Resources on Perfectionism

Procrastination Resources

Stress Management Resources

There are ways to help prevent certain stress from becoming a problem at all. By sticking to healthy habits or practices, you can potentially block certain triggers and be proactive about a lifestyle you can handle. Here are some resources to assist you in building a routine that helps you keep stress at bay.

Manage Your Sleep:

Build A Self-Care Plan that Speaks to Your Needs

Be Kind to Yourself

Laughter Truly is the Best Medicine

Emotional Support Services


If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, you are welcomed to email Dr. Woodard with your availability, and she will do her best to meet those needs. You may also schedule an initial phone consultation online if you’d like to meet with any of the CAPS providers. https://counseling.emory.edu/services/get-started.html

Gabrielle Woodard, PsyD, LP (she, her, hers)
Embedded Psychologist – School of Nursing
Emory University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
1462 Clifton Rd, Suite 235
Atlanta, GA 30322
Direct: 404-727-2072
Office: 404-727-7450
Email:
gabrielle.woodard@emory.edu

CAPS Support

Address
: 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 235, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone:
(404) 727-7450
Crisis Consultation
: Call (404) 727-7450, 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday
Hours of Operation
: 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday

Website

Student of Concern Form & Other Useful Resources

Student Intervention Services (SIS) Crisis Resources


Students, or anyone concerned about a student, experiencing active crisis can call the SIS crisis line at 404-430-1120.

For escalated emergency, danger, or medical crises please refer to these additional resources:

Intervention Services Website

Crisis Line

(404) 430-1120

The Emory University Student Intervention Services (SIS) On Call Team provides 24-hour on-call crisis services to Emory University Students. Persons experiencing and active crisis (or anyone concerned about a student) should call the SIS Crisis Line.

National Line

Call 988

The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

For Lifeline Chat & Text, visit 988lifeline.org/chat.

"For happy health, fuel yourself with dreams and greens."

- T. Guillemets

Physical

Nature Walks


Join us for nature walks in Lullwater Park with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Walks are student-led and take lace once or twice a month. Stay tuned for information about upcoming walks and opportunities to connect with your peers in nature.

Lullwater Map

Nutrition Services

EUSHS provides nutrition services for all enrolled students including education and medical nutrition therapy to help students make informed choices.

EUSHS Website

SON Food Pantries 

Food pantries in SON: Decatur at the ENLC (2nd floor, Room 265) & Main Campus Plaza level, near the locker area and the P01 Auditorium.

Food Security Safeguard Program (FSSP) 

https://dining.emory.edu/resources/FSSP.html 

Students submit their student ID to receive 3 meal swipes for the Dobbs Common Table (DCT) for immediate use. The FSSP is available to students during times when DCT is in operation. 

Emory Community Fridge 

https://dining.emory.edu/resources/Food%20Security%20Resource.html 

Take what you need! Stocked by Emory Dining. Fridge and small pantry located on the 1st floor of the AMUC near the ADA building entrance and the Asian Student Center. 

Follow for restock updates: https://www.instagram.com/emorycommunityfridge/  

Eagle Food Pantry  

1227 Clifton Road located at Bread Coffeehouse (Basement of white house on corner); Open Fridays 9a-5p. No appointment necessary. Free, newly purchased groceries, household, and hygiene products.

Follow for restock updates: https://www.instagram.com/eaglefoodpantry/  

Atlanta Community Food Bank 

Find community pantries/kitchens across 29 county metro Atlanta service area; Search by zip code: https://www.acfb.org/get-help/ 

Toco Hills Community Alliance 

https://tocohillsalliance.org/services  

Distributes free food to the community; Bring Identification and proof of residency. 

The Grocery Spot ATL 

https://thegroceryspot.org/ 

777 Charlotte Place Northwest; The Grocery Spot is a community supported, pay what you can, free grocery store, community closet. Offer a free shopping experience to anyone who may need it.

Recreation & Wellness


Exercise offers so many benefits, including stress reduction, better sleep, increased energy, and overall balance. Check out all Emory has to offer for your physical wellbeing!

Link to: https://recwell.emory.edu/

Student Health Services


Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) provides outpatient care for enrolled Emory students with a valid Emory ID card. International student's spouses, Domestic Partners and unmarried children over18 years of age are also eligible for primary medical care if they are currently enrolled in the Emory/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.

Link to: https://studenthealth.emory.edu/

"Your body will be around a lot longer than that expensive handbag. Invest in yourself."

- Unknown

Social

The HUB

Get Engaged!

Provides you with a variety of offerings of events at Emory, including groups within the School of Nursing.

HUB website

SON Events Calendar


Join us for a variety of events to support your well-being! Check the calendar link regularly for information about wellness events like chair massages, pop-up yoga, study breaks, nature walks, exam breakfast breaks, pet therapy, and more.

Calendar Link

"Tread lightly, breathe peacefully, laugh hysterically."

- N. Mandela