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The Student Health Service wants you to know of additional resources available through the Health Education Program to those diagnosed with human papilloma virus (HPV) or herpes simplex virus (HSV).
The time immediately following a diagnosis of Genital Warts or Herpes is usually the hardest. While such a diagnosis will probably require that you make adjustments in your life, it is important not to let it change your view of yourself. It is natural to feel stressed. Give yourself time to adjust. Emotional support is crucial.
Some people prefer to talk to a close friend in whom they have absolute confidence.
Others prefer to seek the services of a professional counselor.
Still others choose to join a support group.
Everyone is different. You may prefer to seek none, some, or all of the services above–especially if things aren’t getting easier with time.
To break the isolation that can be felt, a support group, organized by the staff of the Student Health Service and the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, meets monthly. Its primary purpose is to assist individuals with coping strategies in a confidential and supportive environment and to provide up-to-date information.
To attend the group, please call the WVU Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (304-293-4431), or the WVU Health Education Program (304-293-6584) and ask to speak with Peggy Kovac (pkovac@hsc.wvu.edu), Health Educator. You will be given more information at that time. It is not necessary to give your name. All calls are confidential.
See the links above for information on specific sexually transmitted conditions.
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