Beati ng the Blues. What are signs of depress ion? Overwhelming or persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness Loss of appetite or eating.

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Beati ng the Blues

What are signs of depress ion? Overwhelming or persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness Loss of appetite or eating too much Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much Increased isolation Not attending classes or other activities regularly Irritability or shifts in mood Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions Expressing thoughts of self harm, dying, or suicide

How can I get help? Visit a counselor in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – located on the 3 rd floor of Snell Hall. You can make an appointment by calling Spend time with others and talk to people you trust about how you’re feeling Take care of yourself – get enough sleep, eat healthy, and try to stay physically active

How can I support a friend who is depressed or stressed? Talk to your friend and listen to what they have to say. Offer support and encouragement. Continue to invite your friend to do fun things together. Never ignore comments about suicide or self-harm.

Relax using the Mind Spa ! The Mind Spa is a room on campus designed for relaxation and meditation! Features include: Full body massage chair A wall fountain Biofeedback games A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) light And more! Open from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Contact CAPS at to reserve a time.

To beat the blues, find a way to have some fun everyday This could include any number of things: Exercise, journaling, joining a club or organization, reading for fun, watching a movie or favorite TV show, spending time with friends, or any other activity you enjoy.

To beat the blues, don ’ t wait until the last minute Take larger academic coursework and break it down into manageable pieces. Take advantage of academic resources on campus: In-Hall Tutors, the Collaborative Learning Center (Valley Library), the Academic Success Center (Waldo Hall), or your faculty’s office hours

To beat the blues, make sure you ’ re taking care of yourself Get plenty of rest, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and try to get some physical activity in every day.

Resources for Help Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS ) TO TALK TO A COUNSELOR ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS, 24/7 3 rd Floor Snell Hall Oregon State Police FOR IMMEDIATE, URGENT OR EMERGENCY HELP, 24/7 Cascade Hall (non-emergency) OR 911 (emergency) Student Health Services TO TALK TO A DOCTOR OR PSYCHIATRIST, M-F PM, SAT 10 AM – 3 PM Plageman Building The Mind Spa TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RELAX, M-F 8 AM – 4:30 PM Snell Hall for appointments Disability Access Services TO GET ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY, M-F 8 AM – 5 PM 3 rd Floor Snell Hall