[Important Information for Employees] Do you know a student that feels stressed? You can help!

[Student Health & Counseling Center]

Our students' well being is a priority for all of us at SUNY
Plattsburgh. School,
relationships, world events, assignments and grades can be a source of
stress. Here are some ways you can help students deal with stress:

Promote a growth mindset

Having a growth mindset helps students rise above negative thoughts and
perceived limitations. Help students develop a growth mindset by teaching
them to focus on the positive and view challenges as opportunities for
growth, rather than threats.

Teach mindfulness

Mindfulness is an awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations
and how they can impact your actions. This framework has been proven to
help students recognize triggers and changes within their bodies, which can
help them calm and regulate their emotions before they act on a trigger in
a negative way.

Practice deep breathing

Deep breathing works just as well for students as it does for adults. It
can have a powerful physical effect in reducing tension and relaxing the
body — and it can have immediate results.

Teach visualization

Visualization involves using mental imagery to achieve a more relaxed state
of mind and can be an effective way for students to de-stress.

Encourage students to be smart about social media

We are realistic, we know that no matter what adults tell students, there
is little chance they will stay off of social media. But we can teach them
to be smart about using it. We can help them understand that too much media
exposure (especially on social media) can increase stress and anxiety.

Encourage students to get enough sleep

Talk to students about why getting enough sleep is important for their
physical and mental health.

Be a listening ear

Encourage students to talk to you about their feelings so you can work
through any concerns they may have. If needed, keep the communication going
through email, online chat, or virtual meeting spaces.

Help students get services they need

Some students may be experiencing high levels of stress due to housing or
food insecurities, or because they need more intensive services, like
mental health support. Faculty and staff can do a lot to help, such as
helping identify students in need

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 access this resource by going to the BHS
Portal <https://portal.bhsonline.com/> or scanning the QR Code attached and
login with the Organization ID: SUNYPLATTSBURGH.

Other resources available to students on campus include:


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   Student Health and Counseling Center: The Student Health and Counseling
   Center offers support for all students. You can reach out at at
   518-564-2187 or via email at healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu
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   Ward Hall Counseling Clinic: The Ward Hall Counseling Clinic is operated
   through the Department of Counselor Education at SUNY Plattsburgh. They are
   located at 104 Ward Hall. You can reach out at 518-564-4180


Your support can make a huge difference on our students' mental health and
enhance their college experience so they can succeed and reach their
academic goals at SUNY Plattsburgh now, and their professional life in the
future.
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