10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 18:41
World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, a time to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. With Cal State Long Beach's fall semester in full swing, stress levels can vary in different situations. It's important to check in on your mental health (and that of your friends and colleagues) and know you're not alone at The Beach.
This guide includes helpful information about wellness resources and events for the entire campus community.
Beach Wellness is a one-stop shop with health and wellness resources, including Crisis and Mental Health Resources like Find Help Now, and Beach Crisis Text Line available 24/7. Additionally, the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation for Students Team (CARES) provides non-clinical case management for students experiencing a broad range of distress, and the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation for Students (CARES) Teamprovides a humanistic response to individuals experiencing a mental health and/or behavioral health crisis.
Exercise can help improve mental health! In addition to providing a space where not only students, but Beach employees, alumni and affiliates can exercise, the Associated Students, Inc. Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers Beach Balance Daily Wellness Activities, group exercise classes including flow yoga, massage therapy and more. Visit the SRWC GO App to see what's happening at the center.
Student Health Services (SHS) is an on-campus clinic resource with many health programs and services to support physical, mental health and wellness. For more information, call (562) 985-4771 or email Student Health Services.
CAPS provides support for students facing mental health concerns and challenges. Services offered at CAPS include short-term individual counseling that follow a brief model, group counseling, case management to connect students to long term counseling and/or psychiatry, psychoeducational workshops and same day support where students in distress can walk in or call in to speak with a counselor.
The mission of Project OCEAN (On-Campus Emergency Assistance Network) is to educate the campus on suicide prevention and promote a climate that reduces the stigma associated with mental health and mental illness and encourages students to seek help when needed. The Project OCEAN team offers students mental health resources, trainings, workshops, events and peer-to-peer programs.
The Financial Literacy 101 user-friendly platform empowers students by providing essential tools and knowledge to manage their finances effectively. Interactive lessons on budgeting, saving, and investing helps students build confidence in their financial decisions and can help reduce stress and anxiety, contributing to better mental health. Students can use the code CSULB-ALL to gain free access for life to this resource.
Available 24/7 in English and Spanish, this new immersive and simulated training experience is for CSULB faculty and staff. Players can practice active listening, empathy and can learn how to refer students to appropriate campus resources through lifelike campus simulations.
The MyBeach site is available for staff and faculty as a learning and development resource. The topics for on-demand 24/7 learning include wellness, happiness, stress management, building self-confidence, resilience, avoiding burnout and embracing failure.