Wednesday, May 3, 2000 The University Daily Kansan Section A · Page 3 Templin Revolution tries to lure writer to KU By Erinn R. Barcomb writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer Arianna Huffington's new book is right up Templin Revolution's alley. The student revolutionary organization is trying to bring Huffington, a political writer, to campus to discuss her book, How to Overthrow the Government. "How to Overthrow the Government talks about grassroots political work, which is very Templin Revolution work," said Brian Bartelt, a member of Templin Revolution and West Des Moines, Iowa, junior. "We're staying away from the Gore-bashing." According to Huffington's Web site, www.ariannaonline.com, the book is about how Americans can get their government back from special interest groups. Bartelt said Huffington's book tied in closely with Templin Revolution, whose goals include supporting freedom of expression and other rights. The Templin Revolution Web site drew controversy several years ago because it depicted Templin Hall exploding. Although the group wanted Huffington to come May 8, she will likely come in the fall because of scheduling trouble and a lack of money. Bartelt said. The group still is trying to get money from other sources, like the KU College Republicans, to cover Huffington's $4,000 fee. "She really wants to come, but we haven't found enough money yet," said J.D. Jenkins, Templin Revolution member and Shawnee junior. Huffington is a graduate of Cambridge University and has written eight books. She has appeared regularly on the ABC late-night talk show Politically Incorrect. Free anxiety screenings available today By Warisa Chulindra writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer By Warisa Chulindra writer@kansan.com Anxiety is a common part of college for University of Kansas students. But when it begins to interfere with everyday life, that could be a sign of an anxiety disorder. For National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will offer free anxiety disorder screenings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in its lobby at 200 Maine Street. Also, Sheldon Whitten-Vile medical director of Bert Nash. will talk about anxiety disorders at noon today at Borders, 700 New Hamshire. More than 19 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, said Diane Whitten, advanced registered nurse practitioner at Bert Nash. It is particularly prevalent among college students, she said. "People in college have some pretty normal stress in terms of taking tests and studying." Whitten said. "It's when it becomes extreme and interferes with their life is when they need to seek treatment." Screening participants will view a video and receive information about different anxiety disorders and mental illnesses. After completing a questionnaire, they will review it with a staff member and receive a referral if necessary. Linda Keeler, psychiatrist for KU Counseling and Psychological Services, said many college students who suffered from anxiety disorders experienced onsets as children but did not seek treatment until college. Keeler said students sometimes drank alcohol to deal with anxiety. She said drinking was detrimental and evaluating the situation and confronting the cause was a better place to start.
Anxiety DisordersDescriptionSymptoms
Panic DisorderPeople feel the same emotional and physical sensations they would feel if their lives were in jeopardy.Feels like having a heart attack, dying or going crazy. Lasts a few minutes.
Generalized Anxiety DisorderPersistent and unrealistic worrying.Trembling, muscular series of soreness, restlessness, insomnia, sweating, dizziness, difficulty concentrating edginess and irritability.
Social PhobiaExtreme anxiety about being judged by others or behaving in a way that may cause embarrassment or ridicule.Panic-like attacks, fainting, shortness of breath, profuse sweating and avoids feared situations at all costs.
Obsessive Compulsive DisorderFollows detailed routines or rituals to the point that it interfere with their lives. Has persistent and recurring thoughts or obsessions. People fear uncertainty, have constant doubts about behavior and seek reassurances from others. Person resilizes fears don't make sense but continues with behavior.Cleaning, checking, repeating, slowness, hoarding and being overly meticulous and tidy.
Post-Tramatic Stress DisorderFollows unusually distressing experience such as rape, sexual abuse, natural disaster or witnessing a violent or tragic event.Inability to concentrate on routine activities, nightmares and flashbacks, withdraw from friends and family, unprovoked anger, inability to concentrate and insomnia.
Source:The Anxiety Disorders Association of America Treatment for anxiety disorders vary for each individual. Anxiety disorders often are treated with both medication and counseling. Medication is especially used to treat extreme cases because it begins to take effect quickly. As a part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Bert Nash will offer all year free screenings for mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and alcoholism. To make an appointment, call Bert Nash at 843-9192. KU students also may discuss concerns about anxiety with CAPS staff. The initial assessment is free and additional sessions are $9. To make an appointment, call 864-2277. Asthma day raises awareness By Warisa Chulindra writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer When he runs or the weather changes, Jeremy Nesbitt experiences shortness of breath. "It feels like I'm suffocating." he said. Nesbitt, who's a Manhattan freshman, has had asthma since he was a child, and is accustomed to carrying his inhaler around when he knows he may need it. Today is World Asthma Day, designed to raise awareness of the illness, in which air passages become inflamed and airways have a difficult time transferring air from the nose and mouth to the lungs. It is the most common and costly illness in the United States, according to the Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Rock said daily use of an inhaler might be an indication that additional medication was needed. Asthmatics Inc. It is not always diagnosed, said Randall Rock, chief of staff at Watkins Memorial Health Center, and it is important that it be treated. He said a persistent cough and coughing at night or while exercising might be signs of asthma. He said taking care of asthma symptoms was important to a person's long-term health. He said those who did not control their asthma not only risked their present health but their future health. Different factors including stress, anxiety, allergies and exercise trigger asthma. People who smoke or grew up in smoke-filled environments are more likely to have asthma, Rock said. Asthma also tends to be hereditary. Coughing Wheezing or whistling when you breathe Chest tightness Shortness of breath Excess mucus Stuffy or runny nose Source: Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatic Inns ASTHMA FACTS From 1990 to 1994, the number of people with self-reported asthma in the United States increased from 10.4 million to 14.6 million. - Asthma affected about 4.8 million children in the United States in 1994. In 1993, 159,000 children younger than 15 were admitted to hospitals and stayed for an average of 3.4 days. ■ The asthma death rate of people between 5- and 24-years old nearly doubled from 1980 to 1993. Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association. Enjoying the fresh air Troy Thomas, health, sport and exercise science graduate teaching assistant, foreground, hustles for a pass from one of her students yesterday next to Robinson Center. Thomas and her aerobic kickboxing class decided to take a break from their normal routine and play ultimate Frisbee. Photo by Nick Krug/KANSAN Cash on Delivery! Sell Your Textbooks Now Thru Finals Also Buying at Art Cornerstone layhawk Bookstore 1420 Crescent Road, Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 843-3826 • (785) 843-9578 www.jayhawkbookstore.com HOW TO SURVIVE LIFE AFTER COLLEGE. ASTOUND YOUR FRIENDS WITH THE CAP AND MORTAR SNACK BOWL. STOP BY COMMERCE FOR YOUR PRE-APPROVED PLASTIC. You're pre-approved. Where else in this cold, cruel world are you gonna et that kind of acceptance? get that kind of acceptance? sought to gain your trust Commerce wants to give you your own Visa® Check Card, plus free checking, free checks. 24/7 account access via the Internet, and 1/27* off your next loan. Just visit us on campus or at any Commerce Bank location. And let those perks just keep rolling in. 1/4% for a Commerce Bank checking account: 1/4% if you choose to automatically deduct your monthly payment. Free checking for personal accounts only.