<div dir="ltr"><div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font color="#000000"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b style="">Dear Students</b></font><font face="arial, sans-serif">,<br></font></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">At any point of the semester, </span>we want you to know that your well-being is our priority, but we know that <span class="gmail-il">midterms</span> and keeping up your grades can be particularly stressful. </font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Breathe</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">Slow, deep breaths can help lower blood pressure and heart rate. </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0.1px">Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, allowing your breath to flow into your belly. </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0.1px">You can try counting to help you breathe regularly. </span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Listen to Music</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">No matter what the song, sometimes belting out the lyrics to a favorite tune makes everything seem alright. If you’re in a public place, just listening to music can be a quick fix for a bad mood. Classical music can be especially relaxing right before bedtime.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Take a Quick Walk</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">When you’re feeling overwhelmed or having trouble concentrating, go for a quick stroll around the campus. You’ll get the benefits of alone time, physical activity, and enjoying the nice path with river views we have along the campus.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Find the Sun</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">If it’s a sunny day, head outside for an easy way to lift your spirits. Bright light can be an effective treatment for people who suffer from depression, and can even cheer up otherwise healthy people.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Stretch</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">Standing up for a quick stretch can relieve muscle tension and help you relax during a stressful workday. Try a shoulder roll-out or a chest-opening stretch right from the desk chair.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Squeeze a Stress Ball</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">On the days that you are feeling tense, squeeze a stress ball instead. It’s an easy, portable, and non-violent way to relieve tension.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Do Some Yoga</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">Put your feet up—against the wall, of course. The Vipariti Kirani yoga pose involves lying on the floor and resting the legs up against a wall. Not only does it give the body a good stretch, but it helps create peace of mind, too.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Meditate</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">Five minutes of peace is all it takes to reap the benefits of meditation. There’s evidence that just two quick bouts of silent meditation per day can relieve stress and depression. Find a comfortable spot in a quiet place, focus on your breath, and feel those anxieties start to disappear.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Laugh</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">Laughter is one of the sillier ways to beat stress, but there’s science behind it. A fit of hysterics can increase blood flow and boost immunity. Check out a hilarious YouTube video (maybe a piano-playing pug?) for a quick pick-me-up.</font></font></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><strong style="font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#ff0000">Talk to a Friend</font><font color="#000000">: </font></strong><font color="#000000">When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a buddy. In fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general. So vent to a coworker, friend, or family member.</font></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">And when that is not enough, that's why we want to remind you about the <a href="https://portal.bhsonline.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none">BHS Student Assistance Program</a>.<br></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The BHS Student Assistance Program (SAP) remains committed to providing free, confidential support to all our students. The program is designed to help students manage life's challenges so they stay happy and healthy throughout their journey at SUNY Plattsburgh and can reach their personal and academic goals. Students can</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> access this resource by going to the <a href="https://portal.bhsonline.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none">BHS Portal</a> or scanning the QR Code attached and login </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">with the Organization ID: <b>SUNYPLATTSBURGH</b>. </span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><img src="cid:ii_loptxh2d1" alt="a467e9cc-f839-424f-9935-e650ceed4274.png" width="250" height="250" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px; margin-right: 0px;"></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We believe that every student can benefit from mental health support, and we encourage all of you to utilize this resource as you continue your academic journey. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Should you have any questions or concerns about how to access this service, please reach out to the Student Health and Counseling Center at </span><a style=""><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">or 518-564-2187. </span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you are experiencing a crisis or an emergency call University Police at (518) 564 2022. Call or text to 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline, help is available</span></font></p></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">--</span></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="background-position:50% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;line-height:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-transform:uppercase"><div style="font-size:12px;line-height:18px;margin:0px;font-weight:400;text-transform:none"><font color="#000000"><div style="font-size:14px;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase">MARCO AYALA, </div><div style="font-size:14px;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px;font-weight:bold">B.Comm.</div></font><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font color="#000000">Student Health & Counseling Center Admin.</font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font color="#000000">136 Student Health and Counseling Center</font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font color="#000000">101 Broad Street<br>Plattsburgh, NY 12901</font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><a title="SUNY Plattsburgh Link" rel="noopener" style="background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;margin:0px;font-weight:bold;display:inline!important"><font color="#000000">plattsburgh.edu</font></a></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font color="#000000"><a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/sunyplattsburgh" style="background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline-block;margin:0px" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/facebook-logo-60x60.png" alt="Facebook Logo" width="30" height="30" style="vertical-align:middle;border-style:none;padding:0px;margin:7px 3px 0px 0px"></a> <a title="Follow SUNY Plattsburgh on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/sunyplattsburgh" style="background-color:trans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