Newsletter #28

Wellness News #28 - 10/11/2021 Bi-weekly newsletter presented by student health & wellness programs

There’s Still Time… We want to know what YOU think about the health and well-being of our campus community by participating in the upcoming ACHA-NCHA survey. The survey is taken by your peers around the country to assess the health, safety and well-being of students. Check your email from MondayOctober 4th for further details.

Domestic Violence Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Title IX office at UH Hilo has some incredible programming happening all month long. Check out their web page for details about educational and supportive events both on-campus and virtually.Creating awareness is imperative to the health and safety of our community.

October Events Student Health & Wellness Programs is offering two super fun activities in October. First, on the 15th, we'll be getting creative with mandalas and then, on the25th, you'll have the opportunity to make a macrame keychain. Unleashing your creativity can reduce stress, help you focus and connect with others.

Have You Tried Talkcampus Yet? It’s tough being a student and Counseling Services knows that you don’t always want to talk to us about how you’re feeling. That’s why we’ve launched TalkCampus. An app where you can talk with other students from around the world if you’re struggling and worried about your mental health. It’s a place just for you, no staff, no fear of judgement, just instant ongoing support.Check out the webpage to learn more about this opportunity to connect with others today!

How Are You Doing Today? ULifeline’s Self Evaluator can help you understand how you are feeling and what may be impacting your thoughts, feelings or behaviors. Results are confidential, however, if you are concerned, please contact Counseling Services at (808) 932- 7465 or email: uhhcouns@hawaii.edu.

Confidentiality In Counseling Did you know that speaking with a UH Hilo Mental Health Counselor is confidential and free for students within the state of Hawai'i? To learn more about how the program and session work, check out the confidentiality page.

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Information contained within this newsletter is for informational purposes only. Should you become distressed or feel the need for additional support, please reach out to Counseling Services (808) 932-7465 during normal business hours or the Lifeline number (800) 273-8255 after hours, on weekends or holidays.

UH Hilo is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution.