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It takes balance to be both soft and strong, to learn how to deal with situations that are unjust with intelligence rather than anger... But remember, two wrongs will never equal right. Remain soft in your heart and strong in yourself and you will always be a benefit to yourself and others.

You've heard it before, but it can't hurt to have a reminder. Healthy lifestyle practices are ALWAYS good for maintaining your mental health!

Taking Care of your Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic 7 Things you can do to help yourself and your loved ones remain mentally well through the pandemic Recorded by psychiatrist, Dr. Eva Adriana Wilson. For more...

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Counseling is not about the counselor fixing the problem ...it’s about being there for support while we figure out how to “fix” ouselves

May is Mental Health Month. Tend to yours. Support others’.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

1 in 5.

The number of people who will be affected by mental illness in any given year. This person is sitting next to you. This person is living in your house. This person is a part of your family. This is you. Even if this disease is not yours to fight, you are impacted by knowing and loving someone who is.

A semicolon. A pause. An indication of connection between sentences. Often causing confusion yet important to empathize relationships. A pause to let the reader know there is more to the story.

The semicolon can be described as stronger than a comma but weaker than a period. An apt description. However the semicolon is more than just this. It continues the sentence where a period could be placed.

And I am stronger than depression and anxiety. I am more than what it tells me I am. It will not be my ending period. My disease makes me pause in my day. It makes me stop and care for myself. But it doesn't end me. I have more to my story. And so do you. Share it. Talk about it. Reveal it. Display it.

There is no shame. Don't let it become your end. Let it be a part of your story. One that you overcome everyday.

Support your 1 in 5. Show them that you see them. You hear them. You love them. Show them that their disease does not make them less of a person.

My name is Katie.

I am 1 in 5.

There is no greater classroom than life itself. Everyone you meet, of any age is teaching you something either about life in general or about yourself. Every experience you have is making you stronger and wiser. Absorb your day to day experiences as lessons you need to help you reach your goals. Frustration, fear, sadness can or will show up; acknowledge these feelings, recognize the source, and move forward.

Ahhhh, the knowledge we get from looking within

Meditation. Because some questions can't be answered by Google.

May is Mental Health Awareness month💚💚

Nearly 450 million people worldwide are currently living with a mental illness, yet nearly two thirds of people with a known mental illness never seek treatment.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, WUC encourages you to help us associated with mental health disorders by sharing your story to inspire those facing similar challenges and support organizations that help bring awareness, resources and support.

Let’s all

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Congratulations on wrapping up this CRaaaaZY semester. Celebrate your successes. Benefit from the challenges. Prepare for whatever is next. You remain in our prayers. Continue to take good care❣️

A little progress each day adds up to big results.

You are in the home stretch. Stay strong!

Be deliberate where you put your energy

Those of you who have ever talked with me know how I recommend journaling as a method of developing self understanding and ultimately improving self care. During this unique time in our lives, we have been given an opportunity for pondering and reflection. (What a gift!) There is no better time to be journaling. For maximum impact, psychologists suggest using pen and paper. Whatever method you use, a quick entry at the end of the day as you power down your computer or a more detailed account of your day in your bedside notebook, journaling can not only bring insight but can put some of those worries to rest as well.

Nicole Leffer, spiritual coach, has some prompts that can help get you started. Choose a few that you think will help you record what you feel is important to learn about yourself during this gift of time.

30 Journal Prompts To Use When You’re Social Distancing, In Self Isolation, or in Self Quarantine
What is something kind I can do for myself today?
How am I feeling about everything that is happening in the world?
How am I feeling about how I personally am reacting to what is happening?
How am I feeling about how other people are reacting to what is happening?
What gives me hope about the situation we are in?
What can I feel grateful for right now?
What am I afraid of right now?
What am I excited about right now?
What have I witnessed happening or changing in society?
Where have I seen the light and good coming out of people in all of this?
What am I most excited to do again once this is all over?
What have I always wanted to learn about or to do? How could I do that from home right now?
What do I NEED for myself today?
What do I need to AVOID or NOT DO today?
How am I taking care of myself right now?
What do I need to add to how I’m taking care of myself right now? (How can I do better)
How am I connecting with friends and family during this? Is it enough? What can I do to connect more deeply with others safely during all of this?
This entire experience reminds me of….
What have I learned that I most value through this experience?
What have I learned that I do not actually need in my life through this experience?
What is my body communicating to me right now? Am I listening to it?
What are my emotions communicating to me right now? Am I listening to them?
How am I letting other people’s response to this situation affect me? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
What changes is this making me realize I want to make in my life?
What have I learned about myself from this experience?
What have I learned about human nature from this experience?
What have I learned about life from this experience?
Where have I become more empathetic to others because of this?
How has this experience changed any of my social, economic or political views?
What made me happy or brought joy today?

MHU counseling and disability services are currently being provided remotely. For counseling and consultation on healthy lifestyle practices, contact Cassie Pavone, [email protected]. For disability services, contact Judith Harris, [email protected]. Stay safe, stay well. We are here for you!

Be gentle with yourself and understand change and adjustment can use up lots of energy

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Important update. Remember counseling and disability services are being provided remotely. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Students: An update on credits is in your email and on the website. View it at https://www.mhu.edu/campus-life/support-resources/wellness-center/health-information/

Just in case you haven’t heard this before. And remember, MHU Counseling Services are being offered remotely. Simply email [email protected] and request a consultation. We are here. We miss you!

7 Self-Care Recommendations for College Students During COVID-19 - TimelyMD With non-stop COVID-19 news updates via social media and push notifications, the student population that is vulnerable to mental illness is being hit hard. During this difficult time, self-care isn’t just important, it’s vital.

Take some time to calm that anxiety...you can do it!

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Students, colleagues and friends:

-This is why it’s been hard to focus.
-This is why it feels like it takes you twice as long to get things done.
-This is why you’ve been consumed with ensuring that you have the right “stuff” to sustain your physiological needs.
-This is why you’ve been more irritable.
-This is why you’ve been craving connection.
-This is why you’ve been feeling overwhelmed.
-This is why you’ve been physically exhausted.
-This is why you’ve been like “Oh wait, there’s a paper due?”
-This is why the idea of planning for the future is the furthest thing from your mind right now.
-This is why you only have enough mental energy to focus on the immediate.
-This is why you’ve been instinctively prioritizing self care and family.
-This is why you’ve been grasping to control what you perceive to be controllable because so much is uncontrollable and unpredictable right now.

Students, colleagues and friends:

-This is normal.
-You are not a slacker.
-You are not “crazy” (Yeah, I know we hate that word).
-You should not compare yourself to others.
-You should not buy into the narrative that you must emerge a “better person”.
-It’s ok to not be as productive - we are experiencing trauma on a global scale.
-It’s ok to “just be” and feel the way you feel about what’s happening around you and/or to you.
-It’s ok to seek help. COVID-19 is a crisis that threatens both our physical and psychological wellness.

Let’s talk about it

The Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief The coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy.

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Sunday is only days away!

Let your faith be bigger than your fear.

It’s okay to reboot regularly

Re-set, re-adjust, re-start, re-focus,
As many times as you need to.

Everything is temporary

We are in this together

Believe that you are adaptable, that you are flexible, that you are capable of doing things differently because you are!

Tell yourself:
Everything will work out.
Things will get better...
You are important.
You are worthy of great things.
You are lovable.
The time is now.
This too, shall pass.
You can be who you really are.
The best is yet to come.
You are strong.
You can do this.

We believe what we tell ourselves.

Believe we will get through this together. Believe you have the resources you need to be successful. We are here for you!

Don't use your energy to worry.
Use your energy to believe.

This. We’re here for you!

Students, do you need help with math homework or studying for a math test? Our Math Center is set up to work virtually and you can make an appointment with them today! Visit http://mhu.edu/math-center for the list of tutors, the courses they are able to help with and to make an appointment.

And remember MHU faculty and staff are here for you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love you . We miss you!

The list is pretty comprehensive. Make the most of this gift of time

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