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FAQ About Counseling
What
types of concerns do students generally have?
Student concerns
can cover a wide range of different experiences. Some
of them are listed below:
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Academic
difficulties
(poor performance, test anxiety, worry)
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Adjusting to
medical school
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Anxiety (including
panic attacks, fears, obsessive thoughts)
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Bereavement issues
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Career concerns
and questions
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Concerns about
family, a friend, a roommate, or relationship
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Culture,
religion, and spirituality |
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Depression, mood,
or psychiatric problem
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Eating issues
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Feeling lonely,
isolated, homesick
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Financial concerns |
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Gay, Lesbian,
Bi-Sexual, Transgender issues
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Harassment, abuse
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Interpersonal
conflicts, difficulty working with a team or group
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Learning issues,
disabilities
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Personal health,
illness
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Professional and
personal development
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Self-destructive
behaviors, suicidal or homicidal thoughts
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Sexual harassment |
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Sleep
difficulties, fatigue, low energy
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Stress, confusion,
indecision
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Substance abuse,
dependence, addiction
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Time management,
organizational difficulties |
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Quality of life
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Referral
Information
I
want to use my student insurance, what do I do?
For medical care:
Students
are covered by Empire BlueCross/BlueShield Health Insurance.
To find a medical provider, you can either call 1-800-810-2583
anytime (24/7), call the phone number listed on the back of your
insurance card, or log onto www.empireblue.com.
For mental health care:
Mental health or counseling is covered by Magellan
Behavioral Health. Students
can go to www.magellanassist.com
for a
list of providers. Students may also
go to https://www.magellanassist.com/loginemp/
for health and wellness information (enter 800-626-3643 at the prompt,
then click "Continue" followed by "Continue
Unregistered").
Students may also
see Dr. Segal for referrals and support.
What
are the options closest to Albert Einstein College of
Medicine for therapy and counseling?
There
are several options that are within walking distance or a 20-minute
shuttle ride away.
Max & Celia Parnes Psychological and Psychoeducational Services
Clinic
Yeshiva University
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Director: Bill
Salton, Ph.D.
(718) 430-3852
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program for Anxiety and Depression
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Yeshiva University
Director: Lata K.
McGinn, Ph.D.
(718) 430–2585 (ext.
9157)
Institute for Psychotherapy
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Montefiore Medical Center
111 East 210th Street
Director: Andrea Weiss, MD
(718) 920-4238
What
do I do in a Crisis?
In a crisis, the most important thing you can do is
reach out to someone and try to remain calm. You don't want to be
alone. If it is an emergency, call NYPD at 911, or Security at 430-2018,
or go to the nearest hospital emergency room (i.e., Weiler or Jacobi).
Security can also be contacted at 430-2018.
What
can I do if I am just stressed out?
You
are
welcome to walk-in or schedule an appointment to see Dr.
Segal to discuss
the source of your stress,
express your
concerns and/or vent your frustrations.
By exploring the source of the stress, you may gain some insights on
better ways to manage and cope with these feelings.
Einstein also has a Personal
Wellness Program, initiated by Dr. Kuperman. The program was
designed to introduce students to various stress reduction methods.
These methods can help you deal with stress more effectively or help you
in teaching patients how to cope with theirs. For
more information on upcoming wellness events, students can contact Dr. Kuperman
(kuperman@aecom.yu.edu).
On
September 10, 2007,
the first-year students were invited to an orientation
to the wellness program. Experienced instructors from the
tri-state area described the use and benefits of meditation, reiki, yoga,
tai chi, and qigong. Students attended
experiential workshops to familiarize themselves with
some of these practices. If you are interested in learning more about
this program, please contact Dr. Segal
(jsegal@aecom.yu.edu).
Regular physical activity has been shown to improve
overall mood and can alleviate feelings associated with stress, tension,
depression and/or anxiety. For information on activities that are taking
place at the Falk Recreation Center, call 430-4298 or check out their
website at
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/falk/.
Below are photos from previous wellness orientations:
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| Tai Chi techniques
taught to first year students |
Students practicing
qigong |
Yoga at the Falk Center |
Other
Resources
I’d
like to learn more about helping myself, a friend, roommate, or
relative. Any
suggestions?
Hotline
information is available and listed below.
The phone numbers listed are often a place to start – not a
substitute for therapy or treatment.
You can speak to Dr. Segal for more information regarding your
specific concern.
Alcohol
American Council
on Alcoholism 800-527-5344. Referrals to
treatment centers and DWI classes. Website:
http://www.aca-usa.org/
National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 800-729-6686; FAX:
301-468-6433. Information on alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse and
prevention. Referrals to treatment centers, research, groups, drugs in
the work place, community programs, AIDS and drug abuse. Website:
http://www.health.org
National Council
on Alcohol and Drugs 800-475-HOPE (24 hrs). Provides
information on local treatment centers.
National Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
800-622-2255. Provides information on counseling services for alcohol or drug abuse.
Anxiety / Panic Disorders
National Institute
of Mental Health Panic Disorder Help-line 800-64-PANIC. Provides
information and literature on panic disorders.
Depression
Depression
Awareness, Recognition and Treatment Help-line 800-421-4211. Provides
brochures on depression. Sponsored by National Institute of Mental
Health.
National
Foundation for Depressive Illness 800-248-4344. Referrals to
doctors and depression support groups, disseminates literature,
publishes quarterly newsletter, and runs outreach program for
adolescents and senior citizens.
Domestic
Violence
National Domestic
Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. Information and referrals for victims and
perpetrators of domestic violence. Website: http://www.ndvh.org/
Drug
Abuse
800-COCAINE; FAX:
212-496-6035 (24 hrs). Information and referral service for drug and
alcohol addiction, treatment, and groups. Sponsored by National Medical
Enterprises.
888-MARIJUANA
888-627-4582 (24 hrs). Confidential information on substance abuse and
referrals to treatment programs, self-help groups, other hotlines and
crisis centers nationwide.
American Council
for Drug Education (bilingual) 800-DRUG-HELP; FAX: 212-595-2553 (24
hrs). Provides information on specific drugs and treatment options, and
referrals to
treatment programs, self-help groups, and crisis centers. Affiliated
with Phoenix House. Website: http://www.drughelp.org
Drug Policy
Information Clearinghouse 800-666-3332; FAX: 301-519-5212. Sends out
information on drug abuse, and publications on national drug policies.
Website:
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
National Council
on Alcohol and Drug Dependency 800-622-2255. With touch tone phone,
refers callers to counseling and treatment centers for alcohol and drug
abuse.
National Council
on Alcohol and Drugs 800-475-HOPE (24 hrs). Provides
information on local treatment centers.
National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 800-729-6686.
Gay,
Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender
Gay and Lesbian
National Hotline 888-843-4564. Peer-counseling, information and
referrals for gays and lesbians.
Learning
Disorders / Dyslexia
International
Dyslexia Association 800-ABCD-123. Information and referrals
for persons with dyslexia. Website: http://www.interdys.org
National Center
for Learning Disabilities 800-575-7373. Information and referral
for persons with learning disabilities. Legislative action, advocacy,
public education.
Recording For The
Blind and Dyslexic 800-221-4792; FAX: (609)987-8116. Information on the
provisions of free cassettes and recorded textbooks and consumer
publications to eligible handicapped persons. Website:
http://www.rfbd.org
Lifenet
1-800-LIFENET
(1-800-543-3636)
Mental
Health
National Mental
Health Association 800-969-6642. Provides free information on over 200
mental health topics including manic-depression, bereavement,
post-traumatic stress disorder,
and warning signs of mental illness. Website:
http://www.nmha.org
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder
National OCD
Information Hotline 800-NEWS-4-OCD. Provides information on
obsessive-compulsive disorder. Website:
http://www.ocdresource.com
Sexual Harassment
Please
review the Einstein policy at
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/policies2/complaints_of.htm for more
information.
Self-Abuse
SAFE (Self-Abuse
Finally Ends) Alternative Information Line 800-DONT-CUT. Provides
information on dealing with self-abuse and self-mutilation and treatment
options.
Sexually
Transmitted Diseases
National STD
Hotline 800-227-8922. Education, research and public policy about
sexually transmitted diseases. Website:
http://www.cdc.gov
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