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 2024 Academic Fall Semester

Homesickness

Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life!

Open Session: 9/3/24 @ 4 PM in Andrews Hall Basement

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!

Open Session: 9/10/24 @ 4 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 11/19/24 @ 5 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

4 week session starting on 10/15/24 @ 5 PM in Taylor Hall Sign up below!

https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=92678

*Sessions will contine at the same time and location on Oct 22nd, Oct 29th, and Nov 5th

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: 10/1/24 @ 3 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 11/12/24 @ 5 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

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: 10/15/24 @ 3 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 11/8/24 @ 3 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

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: 9/27/24 @ 3 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

Open Session: 12/3/24 @ 5 PM in MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham Room

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=92174

First Session Date Time Location

9/17 5:00 McKenny Hall

Second Session Date Time Location

9/24 5:00 McKenny Hall

Third Session Date Time Location

10/1 5:00 McKenny Hall

Fourth Session Date Time Location

10/8 5:00 McKenny Hall

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