Important Notice: How to Make a Report of Sexual Harassment and Notice of Nondiscrimination

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Syllabi Statement

Including the following statement on your syllabi is a great first step to encourage positive mental health for your students:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as interpersonal concerns, increased anxiety or feeling down, alcohol/drug problems, attention and concentration concerns, and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may impact your academic performance or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. The UCI Counseling Center offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing by providing FREE, confidential, time limited therapy services. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the concerns or symptoms listed above, you can learn more about the array of confidential mental health and outreach and prevention services offered by the UCI Counseling Center by visiting counseling.uci.edu  or calling 949-824-6457. The Counseling Center is located in 203 Student Services I Building. You can reach an on-call counselor when the Counseling Center is closed at 949-824-6457 and select option “2” to speak to a mental health professional. Twenty-four hour emergency help is also available though the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Weathering the Weather

It is getting closer to the holiday break and the end is in sight! Soon we will be with family and friends and getting some much-needed relaxation after the start to the quarter! Phew!

While this time can be something to look forward to, it is important to still be aware of caring for your mental health. Here are some things to consider as we reach the end of the year!

Summer Reflection

Summer is a great time to reflect on all the things you have done and learned along the way, and to also consider what areas you would like to grow into as you transition into the next academic year.

Take time to reflect, and perhaps even journal out your thoughts:

How to Improve Relationship with Food

Are you struggling with your relationship with food? In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week that occurs Feb. 21st- Feb. 27th here are 7 tips that will help you improve your relationship with food:

1. Be aware that there are NO “good” foods and “bad” foods. All foods provide nutrition and sustenance to the body and our bodies need protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and even sugar and fat to survive. All foods are good if you eat a variety of foods to get all of the nutrients that you need in moderation….