What is Stressbusters?

Stressbusters is an incredibly fun and far-reaching community wellness program that will debut at NYU this spring. It continuously trains and dispatches volunteer teams of undergrad and grad students to provide FREE five-minute backrubs and health information to other students and staff at campus events, residence halls, organization meetings, libraries and wherever else the stressed gather - day and night. Stressbusters are community service volunteers working to promote health and wellness on campus. Stressbusters is busting stress for thousands on other campuses and now it's NYU's turn to get and give good rub.

Just a few things NYU students are saying about Stressbusters!

• "You have made my day!"
• "I so needed this!"
• "That was a great way to end my workout."
• "It was totally worth stopping for."
• "This was the best part of my day!"
• "This program is an AWESOME idea."

Become an NYU Stressbuster for the benefits...

• Learn effective backrub and other stress reduction techniques
• Meet and team with other students committed to helping people be healthier
• Participate according to your schedule and location
• Get experience working on a high-profile health promotion initiative
• Be a sought after source of Student Health Center resource information
• Provide a valuable and wildly appreciated community service
• Make a huge difference in someone's day
• Have a good time, make friends and relax

Get Started...

The requirements are stress-free, the training is for life, and the popularity is instantaneous!

• Attend a Stressbusters training session to learn and practice basic backrub techniques
• Find out about NYU wellness resources so you can be an info source at Stressbusters events
• Participate in five or more campus Stressbusters events over a semester (a commitment of approximately 5-10 hours)

APPLY NOW to be an NYU Stressbuster! Click here to download the application as a Word document.

Upcoming Training Dates:

• Stressbuster Training #1
  Saturday, April 5, 11:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
  NYU Student Health Center
  726 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
  Lunch will be provided.
• Stressbuster Training #2
  Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
  NYU Student Health Center
  726 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
  Dinner will be provided.
• Stressbuster Training #3
  Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
  NYU Student Health Center
  726 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
  Lunch will be provided.

Get one!

The Stressbusters program will begin holding open events in April 2008. At that time, we will conduct a limited number of programs for residence hall, student organization, department and similar events. Beginning in September 2008, we plan to expand the number of open and requested events.

Get a Stressbusters Alert!

Would you like to get a simple email notifying you of upcoming open Stressbusters events after the program launches in April so that you'll know when and where you can get a backrub on campus? Just send an email to stressbustersalert@nyu.edu with the subject line Alert Me.

Questions?

health.promotion@nyu.edu
212-443-1234