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To support well-being and overall mental health, The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is offering a new, online tool for Lobos to use anywhere at any anytime.  Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a tool that can be used to...

UNM Student Health & Counseling, SHAC as it is known, has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Accreditation distinguishes this student health care center from other similar centers as only 30 percent of...

The Fall 2018 semester marked the one-year anniversary since The University of New Mexico became a tobacco-free campus. Since adopting this tobacco-free policy, UNM has observed a decreased in tobacco-use from 22.5 percent in 2017 to 13.7 percent one...

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is offering four upcoming workshops for students. Students can attend the workshops free of charge. The first is a Stress and Anxiety Toolbox workshop. While attending college, there are many causes for stress and...

With cold and flu season on the horizon, The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) will offer free flu shots for Lobos 18-years and older, while supplies last. Flu shots will be offered on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2...

According to a recent CNN report, many states, including New Mexico, require more training hours to receive a barber’s license than a police badge. Some states are even encouraging cosmetologists to receive victim response training. It’s part of why...

This year’s flu season has been tougher than most, but there’s still time to get a flu shot. UNM Students can receive a free flu shot at SHAC in dedication to "Take One for Raymond," an initiative began by the parents of former UNM student Raymond...

The University of New Mexico’s Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) and Recreational Services launches the Lobo Wellness program at a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UNM Student Union Building (SUB). The program is...

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) offers free flu shots on Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Lobos 18-years and older, while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome or appointments can be made by calling 505-277-3136. SHAC's Take One for Raymond...

If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, a simple, confidential questionnaire can determine what is wrong and what you can do for help. Whether for depression or another mental health issue, a mental health screening helps individuals to...