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Director of Student Health and Counseling
Expertise: student health, men's health, sexual health, leadership education, mental health
Bio:
Dr. Glass joined the staff of Student Health and Counseling in January, 2004. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, he completed a pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He practiced emergency medicine for several years before entering the field of college heath. As Associate Medical Director at Miami of Ohio, Dr. Glass was actively involved in the university community. He enjoyed working on men's health, sexual health, and leadership education, and will continue to work with students on those issues while overseeing Student Health and Counseling. He serves on the board of the American College Health Association and is an expert on issues pertaining to college health.
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Education:
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M.D. at University of Minnesota
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Self-help for students
Knowing campus resources key to staying healthy at college
Sept. 7,
2006 --
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| College students should become familiar with the physical and mental health services offered on their campuses. |
The millions of college freshmen starting school this fall have a lot on their minds — making the grade, meeting new friends and being on their own. Another new challenge they'll face is staying healthy. While students face a variety of health issues — including infections, stress and sexually transmitted infections — the key to wellness is knowing the resources available on their campuses, says a college health expert at Washington University in St. Louis. More...
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Academic pressure, Sept. 11 play role
Depression, suicide are the major health issues facing college students, says student health director
Nov. 11,
2004 --
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| One in three college students is depressed. |
The numbers are startling. National studies have shown that one in three college students is depressed and one in four contemplates suicide. Why are young people so much more anxious and stressed than previous generations? What can be done to solve this problem? Alan Glass, M.D., director of Student Health and Counseling at Washington University in St. Louis, says recognizing the signs of depression and suicidal tendencies and keeping the lines of communication open are key to diverting a tragedy.
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