COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all of our lives, bringing about new challenges to everyone, specifically, those suffering with eating disorders and body image issues
Healthy body image concerns and resources during COVID-19
Topic: Wellness
Meeting the mental health needs of Black students
With this double-edged sword of identity duality also comes substantial health-related implications – which suggest that the promotion of mental health care for African-Americans is a matter of considerable urgency.
Happy and healthy: Married Redbirds share their secrets to living a long life full of love
When Don Magee ’58 met his wife Florence, M.S. ’74, he knew that his life would be changed forever. Married for 61 years, 87-year-old Don and 85-year-old Florence are more in love than when they first met and physically feel healthier than ever. Don, whose mother attended Illinois State for two years, chose to be
Student Counseling Services to host Voices of Discovery
The purpose of VOD is to foster meaningful connections among diverse students; increase students’ self-awareness; and increase understanding about issues faced by students from differing backgrounds.
Food insecurity and resources during COVID-19 pandemic
At the end of the spring semester, 3 out of 5 college students said they were facing food, housing, or other basic needs insecurities.
Be Prepared: September is Preparedness Month
While emergency preparedness is important every month of the year, September is officially recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM).
Online classes offer freedom and flexibility for students
With most classes being taught online or in a hybrid format this semester, students now have the freedom and flexibility to take their classes from wherever they choose each day. Whether it is a picnic table outside, hanging out in a hammock, sitting in the grass under a tree, or by the fireplace in the Bone Student Center, students are no longer confined to the same four walls of a classroom two to three times per week for classes.
New resources available on Redbirds Keep Thriving
The Redbirds Keep Thriving page has been updated to provide helpful support to students on and off campus for the upcoming semester. In addition to new resources, Redbirds Keep Thriving has been reorganized into a more user-friendly format.
How important is social wellness?
Having a solid social support system is associated with positive health benefits, such as a strengthened immune system and cardiovascular functioning.
Some conversations can save lives
COVID-19 may have changed everybody’s plans, but it does not need to keep you from learning how to help others needing emotional support.
