{"id":4968,"date":"2025-02-05T16:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T00:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/?page_id=4968"},"modified":"2025-05-09T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T17:14:09","slug":"the-den-and-beyond-wellness-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/the-den-and-beyond-wellness-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"The Den and Beyond: Wellness Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-image-and-text text-right\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-image-and-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/01\/usc-open-house-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/01\/usc-open-house-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/01\/usc-open-house-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Wellness as a Pre-Health Student\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>Your Well-Being Matters: Thriving on the Pre-Health Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being a pre-health student comes with its challenges\u2014long hours, tough exams, and the pressure to succeed. But your journey to a health profession isn\u2019t just about academics; it\u2019s about <em>you<\/em>. We\u2019re here to support you through the ups and downs with wellness programs, events, and initiatives designed to help you recharge, find balance, and remember that you are <em>more than pre-health<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the resources below and discover ways to prioritize your mental health and well-being throughout your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--statistics \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--statistics\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Why does mental health matter for pre-health students?\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Pursuing a career in the health professions is rewarding, but it also comes with high expectations, rigorous coursework, and emotional demands. Mental well-being is just as important as academic success\u2014both for your journey now and for your future as a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why mental health should be a priority for pre-health students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"stats-container\">\n                          <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>50%<\/h3>\n                        \n                                    <span><p>of medical students and 30% of nursing students experience burnout before they even enter the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                \n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>30%<\/h3>\n                        \n                                    <span><p>of medical students report symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                \n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>10%<\/h3>\n                        \n                                    <span><p>have considered suicide or serious self-harm.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                \n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-cta \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-cta\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n  \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          A Foundation of Wellness\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Stress and mental health struggles are leading factors in students leaving pre-health tracks or changing career paths.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, research shows that healthcare professionals with untreated stress and burnout are more likely to make errors and experience compassion fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Taking care of your mental health now sets the foundation for resilience and success\u2014not just in school, but throughout your career. Explore our wellness programs and resources below to stay balanced and supported on your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>A Common-space for relaxation<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          The Den Initiative\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Opened in Fall 2024, the Den serves as a welcoming, multi-use space for peer-to-peer mentorship and student relaxation and connection. The space has multiple comfortable bean-bag chairs, a full-body massage chair, snacks, and puzzles.<\/p>\n<p>With almost 80 students in attendance for the opening of the space, it serves as a popular common area for pre-health students to use.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to Dr. Wez Mizutani for donating funds towards the purchase of Den supplies and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/Den-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/Den-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/Den-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Paws for Mental Health: Puppy Wellness\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>In partnership with LAX 4 Pups, t<span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">his wellness event is an opportunity to love on our furry companions, meet fellow PH students, and strengthen mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hosted for the first time in Spring 2025, 55+ students had the opportunity to meet 3 wonderful puppies: the Dude, Coral, and Maple. With catered food and drinks, the event was a tremendous success!<\/p>\n<p>Once again, special thanks to LAX 4 Pups for making this event possible!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_9541-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_9541-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_9541-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_3206-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_3206-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_3206-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_6333-scaled-e1738799779561-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_6333-scaled-e1738799779561-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/02\/IMG_6333-scaled-e1738799779561-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2 data-block-id=\"block-efba9cf3-3811-41ad-ab6e-67e32b93e912\">De-Stress 4 Success<\/h2>\n<p>Students gathered for yoga, sound bath meditation, and chair massages to help them de-stress before finals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-7c49b607-c15d-456b-a170-187b9c9448ec\"><\/div>\n<div data-block-id=\"block-7c49b607-c15d-456b-a170-187b9c9448ec\">\n<div class=\"video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"USC Pre-Health: De-Stress 4 Success Event\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/836238916?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n                        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--link-list \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--link-list\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Getting Help\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>We understand the multifaceted nature of mental health. If you are seeking additional mental health assistance, please contact the USC Student Health Center&#8217;s 24\/7 phone line at (213)-740-9355 (WELL).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, please reference the pages below for additional campus resources or to inquire about opportunities to further advance USC Wellness Initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"links-container\">\n\n                        \n        \n          \n            <div class=\"column\">\n                <ul>\n                                                                  <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/campussupport.usc.edu\/trojans-care-4-trojans\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Trojans Care 4 Trojans\"  \n>\n    Trojans Care 4 Trojans \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" 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