Source: Fred Newton, 785-532-6927, newtonf@k-state.edu
Web sites: http://www.universitylifecafe.org/ and http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/
News release prepared by: Katie Mayes, 785-532-6415, kmayes@k-state.edu

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

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MANHATTAN -- Today's college 1xbet online sports betting can have an intimate relationship with the world around them. Thanks to the Internet, any number of electronic devices and social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace, they can know what's going on not only across the globe, but with their friends and acquaintances.

Fred Newton, director of Kansas State University's counseling services, says that this information-rich world is stressing out college 1xbet online sports betting .

&1xbet online sports betting ;We all need to have time to reflect, regenerate, problem solve and generally direct our lives in a way that provides an opportunity to reach personal goals and be successful,&1xbet online sports betting ; he said. &1xbet online sports betting ;This seems more difficult in today's world where the activity is fast-paced and all of the issues, plights and opportunities are literally in our face.&1xbet online sports betting ;

Newton said that K-State counseling services can help and that 1xbet online sports betting don't have to be in crisis to come in and talk to a counselor.

&1xbet online sports betting ;The vast majority of college students function pretty well emotionally, mentally and personally. They couldn't stand college otherwise,&1xbet online sports betting ; Newton said. &1xbet online sports betting ;But we want to let the students know we are available to talk with them when they need to make decisions, solve particularly perplexing problems or deal with stress.&1xbet online sports betting ;

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An interactive Web site, UniversityLifeCafe.org was created to engage 1xbet online sports betting and promote emotional wellness and academic success. The site features text, audio and video, as well as an interactive blog where K-State 1xbet online sports betting , faculty or staff can discuss topics of interest. It includes informative pages tackling topics such as suicide prevention, chronic stress, depression, anxiety and substance abuse, and seeks to promote constructive help-seeking behaviors. The site is designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

&1xbet online sports betting ;We've had people from nearly 90 countries look at it so far,&1xbet online sports betting ; Newton said. &1xbet online sports betting ;We're continually in the process of making sure it is user-friendly.&1xbet online sports betting ;

Newton said 1xbet online sports betting is evaluating additional format changes, the most immediate of which will be putting the stress management program online.

&1xbet online sports betting ;We need to get it into a useable format that students are willing to pick it up,&1xbet online sports betting ; he said. &1xbet online sports betting ;They might as well be walking to class plugged in listening to information about 'How do I take this test?' or 'How do I relax my mind?'

&1xbet online sports betting ;We are actively looking at ways we can reach out and connect with students,&1xbet online sports betting ; he said.

So far this year, Newton said counseling services has seen a slightly higher number of 1xbet online sports betting compared to prior years. Typical concerns revolve around relationships and stress, in addition to money and job prospects. According to counseling services annual report, counselors saw around 1,100 clients last year.

More information about K-State 1xbet online sports betting is available at http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/