Mental Health

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Hello!

Hello Panthers! As the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator here at the HERC, my purpose is to provide program and resources to support mental health and overall wellness. Here are some of the resources that we offer, feel free to reach out at herc-mentalhealth@eiu.edu.

Open Sessions for the 2025 Academic Spring Semester

Homesickness

This semester, we're taking the program to you! Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life!

Tabling: 1/27/25 from Noon-2:00PM in the MLK Jr Student Union

Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a non-judgmental practice that involves being aware of your mind, body, and surroundings. This presentation will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice!

Single Sessions: Mindful U 3/3 from 5:00-6:00 PM in the MLK Jr Student Union Effingham Room.

4 week session starting on 3/27/25 @ 5 PM in the MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room. Sign up below!

https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=98815

*Sessions will continue at the same time and location on Apr 3rd, Apr 10th, and Apr 17th

Self Care

We must prioritize ourselves and continuously take care of our well-being throughout the school year! This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self care.

Open Session: 1/30/25 @ 4 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 2/17/25 @ 5 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 4/28/25 @ 5 PM in Powell-Norton Hall Basement

Sex is Like Pizza

Sex is Like Pizza. Join us for a fun and interactive presentation about sexuality and consent. This is not your high school health class! Students can expect to have an actual conversation about sex: honestly, openly, and authentically.

Open Session: 3/13/25 @ 5 PM in Ford Hall

SPECIAL EDITION!: 2/13/25 @ 5:30 PM ate Klehm Hall Room 2309. Join us for Sex is Like Pizza then learn cooking skills with our Nutrition Coordinator. The best part is you get to eat what you cook for free! Sign ups coming soon!

Stress Management

Stress Management. Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, self-care, mindfulness, and much more!

Open Session: 2/3/25 @ 4 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room

Open Session: 3/31/25 @ 5 PM in Taylor Hall

Open Session: 4/17/25 @ 4 PM in Lawson

Retrain your Brain

Retrain your Brain is a 4-week curriculum that offers a careful selection of evidence-based exercises to build coping skills and promote thriving. The ReST philosophy is that there are many routes to achieving greater resiliency.

Fill out this form to sign up: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=98963

First Session Date Time Location

2/3 6:00 MLK Jr. Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room

Second Session Date Time Location

2/10 6:00 MLK Jr. Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room

Third Session Date Time Location

2/17 6:00 MLK Jr. Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room

Fourth Session Date Time Location

2/24 6:00 MLK Jr. Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room

Request a Presentation!

If you are interested in a presentation/program in one of these topics:• Homesickness• Sex is Like Pizza• Stress Management• Self-care• Mindfulness University

Fill out a presentation request form: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/program_request.php

Out and About!

Throughout the semester I will also be around campus hosting tabling events and fun programs. Stop by and check out these exciting events!

Tabling:

- Self-Care Corner (always from Noon-2 PM unless otherwise stated)

2/6/25: Taylor Hall Breezeway
2/28/25: MLK Jr. Student Union Food Court Table (11 AM-1 PM)
3/10/25: Taylor Hall Breezeway
3/31/25: Doudna Overhang (in the event of bad weather, this will be canceled)
4/14/25: Coleman Overhang (in the event of bad weather, this will be canceled)
4/28/25: Taylor Hall Breezeway

- Random Acts of Kindness