RESPOND
RESPOND: Partnering for Campus Mental Health
Mental health problems affect each of us. You can take action to RESPOND effectively. About 1 in 5 of us will experience a diagnosable mental illness this year. All of us experience emotional pain or distress at times in our lives. Most of us want to help yet often feel uncertain about what to do or say. RESPOND will empower you to offer effective support and useful referrals to a student or colleague. The course provides a basic overview of symptoms often associated with mental health problems and offers an action plan to help you RESPOND effectively. The course will address campus policies such as FERPA, as well as mental health resources.
Who should attend?
Any Idaho State University faculty, staff, or administrators who wish to learn more about how to RESPOND to students or colleagues who are in distress. Graduate and undergraduate students who work in student-assistance roles are also welcome to attend these trainings.
What is the cost?
In our commitment to improving campus mental health, the RESPOND training is offered free of charge to participants at this time.
January 27 & 28, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | REGISTRATION FOR RESPOND TRAINING
Suicide Prevention Training
Talk Saves Lives is American Foundation for Suicide Preventions' standardized, 90 minute program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives.
Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Topics covered include:
- Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S., worldwide, and at ISU.
- Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk.
- Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care.
- What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, and how to get help for someome in a suicidal crisis.
Fri, Jan. 22 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Register here
Wed, Feb. 10 - 3 p.m. - 4:3 p.m. | Register here
Fri, Mar. 19 - 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Register here
Thurs, Apr. 8 - 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Register here
For questions or to schedule a Talk Saves Lives for your department or group, please contact Susan MaComb at macosusa@isu.edu or call us at (208) 282-2130.
Weekly Wellness Workshops
Join us every Tuesday from 12:15 - 12:45 online for Weekly Wellness! Each week will feature a different topic to help you build resiliency and learn strategies for managing college and life.
January 26: Navigating Campus Resources
February 2: Mindfulness Basics
February 9: Tolerating Distress
February 16: How to be a Better Friend
February 23: Wellness 101
March 2: Managing Performance & Test Anxiety
March 9: Healthy Sexuality
March 16: Emotions 101
March 23: Finding Direction through Values
March 30: Motivation 101: how to STOP Procrastinating
April 6: Building Positive Emotions
April 27: Gratitude
May 4: Conflict Management
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a proven way to help manage stress, and while fairly simple, not always easy. Having a group to meditate with makes it a little easier, and if you are new to meditation, we will provide instruction and guidance in the process.
No experience necessary, it's free and all are welcome!
When: Every Friday from January 15 - April 23, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Who: ISU Students, Staff, Faculty
Where: Online through Zoom. Please click on the link below to register for the group. Upon registration, you will be emailed a Zoom link that will enable you to participate.
Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For questions, contact Jen Miesch at miesjenn@isu.edu
CATS Connections
CATS Connections brings individuals together who may benefit from learning and cupporting others with similar aspects of identity. Meetings are held weekly for one hour and facilitated by a staff member from ISU's Counseling and Testing Service.
Parenting in the age of COVID is extremely difficulty whether one is an employee or a student. CATS offers support meetings each week for ISU students/faculty/staff who are caring for children. Please join us to talk about the joys and stresses of these efforts.
Students Who Care for Children
When: Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Meetings are over Zoom. Register for the group by clicking on the link below. Upon registration you will be emailed a link for the Zoom meeting.
REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS WHO CARE FOR CHILDREN
Faculty/Staff Who Care for Children
When: Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Meetings are over Zoom. Register for the group by clicking on the link below. Upon registration you will be emailed a link for the Zoom meeting.
REGISTRATION FOR FACULTY/STAFF WHO CARE FOR CHILDREN
For ISU students on the Autism Spectrum interested in connecting with others to increase their social interactions and improve their experience at ISU and in the community.
When: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Meetings are over Zoom. Register for the group by clicking on the link below. Upon registration you will be emailed a link for the Zoom meeting. For questions, contact Sheryl Yee at yeesher@isu.edu or (208) 282-2130.
REGISTRATION FOR CATS SPECTRUM
Coping with Suicide Loss
Losing a loved one to suicide can be a profoundly painful and isolating experience. The complesxity of the emotions can feel overwhelming and often survivors struggle to know who to talk to for fear others won't understand. In this presentation we will discuss some of these factors, normalize reactions, and engage in a discussion designed to help participants gain greater understanding and support.
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Friday, January 29th 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register here
Friday, April 9th 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register here
This workshop will be held over Zoom. Register to participate by clicking on the link above. Upon registration you will be emailed a link for the Zoom meeting.
Coping with COVID
Check out the free Virtual Wellness Resources that are available to you during this time.