Partnering to Support Your Student’s Mental Health
ISU Counseling and Testing Service’s mission is to support the academic, emotional, social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and professional development of students and other members of the ISU community by offering counseling, outreach, consultation, training, and educational and health promotion services. Our services are free of charge to all ISU students on each of our campuses. We offer a variety of services for students depending on their needs and try to be an active part of the campus community.
Services offered through our office include individual counseling, group counseling, and/or biofeedback services. We also connect to students through outreach efforts, meeting students where they are, offering information and support through workshops and tabling events. To find out more about us, check out our website.
During the month of April, ISU CATS will be holding a few different events for students on campus:
- Tuesday, April 12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Talk Saves Lives for Suicide Prevention, Online workshop. Link to Register
- Monday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Massage for Finals, 2nd floor, Pond Student Union
- Monday, April 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Turner Hall, Biofeedback Demonstration
- Tuesday, April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tabling Event, Information and Giveaways; “What’s Your Mental Health Superpower” and Biofeedback Demonstration. 2nd Floor, Pond Student Union
- Wednesday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Massage for Finals, 2nd floor, Pond Student Union
- Thursday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rendezvous, Biofeedback Demonstration
April Support Opportunities
COPING WITH SUICIDE LOSS WORKSHOP
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Losing a loved one to suicide can be a profoundly painful and isolating experience. The complexity of the emotions can feel overwhelming and often survivors struggle to know who to talk to for fear others won't understand. In this Coping with Suicide Loss presentation we will discuss some of these factors, normalize reactions, and engage in a discussion designed to help participants gain greater understanding and support. understanding and support. For questions please contact Susan MaComb at susanmacomb@isu.edu or by phone at (208) 282-2130.
Support Group for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Meets monthly, on the 2nd Thursday of each month through June 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom - RSVP Required
Upcoming Dates:
April 14
May 12
June 9
Losing a loved one to suicide can be a profoundly painful and isolating experience. The complexity of the emotions can feel overwhelming and often survivors struggle to know who to talk to for fear others won't understand. This group offers an opportunity to engage in discussion designed to help participants gain greater understanding and support. For questions please contact Rick at rickpongratz@isu.edu or by phone at (208) 282-2130, and see our Connections Groups flyer for other support opportunities offered by Counseling & Testing.
Talk Saves Lives - Suicide Prevention Training
Publication Media: SA Division Newsletter, Weekly Bulletin, IST, ROAR Weekly, BFN Newsletter
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Talk Saves Lives is the 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 individuals 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 include
- Scope of the Problem: the latest data on suicide in the U.S., worldwide, and at ISU
- Research: information about 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 about warning signs and behaviors to look for and how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis
For questions or to schedule a Talk Saves Lives workshop for your department or group, please contact Susan MaComb at macosusa@isu.edu or by phone at (208) 282-2130.