Research Guides: Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb: Welcome & News Feeds

Welcome to the Healthy Living Initiative Resource Page

The timeless dictum "Physician, heal thyself" is being taken to heart as Himmelfarb Library continues with the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative. The Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb focuses on nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction in support of healthy living for SMHS, SPHHS, and SON students.

The Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative sponsors multiple events each semester. You can keep up with events on Himmelfarb Library social media pages which include our blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites.

Fitness Resources at GWU

Exercise Equipment & Board Games

We have expanded our resources to help you to achieve your fitness goals. Items can be obtained by asking staff for them at the Circulation or Reference desks.

Staying fit does not have to be expensive! Himmelfarb library has added exercise equipment to our circulating collection. This includes:

Balance balls
Hand weights
Hula hoops
Jump ropes
Yoga blocks
Yoga mats

We also have a number of board games that can be checked out! They are located on a bookshelf between the circulation desk and the computer alcove.

Operation
Balderdash
Chess
Sorry
Scrabble
Mancala
Blokus

George Washington University Professional Psychology Program's Center Clinic

The George Washington University Professional Psychology Program - Center Clinic
The Center Clinic is a community mental health center housed within the George Washington University Professional Psychology Program. All of the clinicians, referred to as clinical externs, are graduate students in clinical psychology supervised by licensed professionals. The Center Clinic is staffed by advanced doctoral students in the George Washington University Professional Psychology Program. These therapists are supervised by licensed, highly-experienced professionals. The Clinic provides mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children in the Washington, D.C., area who may otherwise not have access to needed care.

George Washington University Counseling Center

University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center is the primary mental health agency for GW students and the rest of the campus community. The center supports mental health and personal development by collaborating with students to overcome challenges and difficulties that may interfere with academic, emotional, and personal well-being. Professional counselors provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for students to discuss concerns.