Lumos Counseling & Wellness Center

03/02/2021

Self-care is an important part of maintaining your mental health and one of the easiest to do is READ! Whether it’s an ebook or a physical book in your hands, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good story and leaving your worries and stress behind 💆‍♀️ Check out some of the benefits that come from taking some time to read and let me know if you’ve picked up some good books recently 😃

09/17/2020

06/02/2020

Standing up for solidarity and demanding justice for those who unjustly lost their lives

05/27/2020

Thank you for the reminder that we need to take care of ourselves in light of recent tragic triggering events

05/19/2020

Too often we want to wait for just the right time to start something (i.e. workout, diet, new habit, etc.). We tell ourselves we’ll start at the beginning of the week, or the first of the month, or first day of the year. Every moment is a gift and an opportunity to start anew 🙌✨

01/27/2019

Talk to those struggling. A person going through an emotional battle is fighting alone. While su***de is not a subject many want to discuss or find comfortable, it is still important to make sure it is not one a loved one has been thinking of or considering. Help them by helping connect them to mental health professionals to address their pain and struggles.

"I know this is an extremely sensitive topic, but it is one that needs to be discussed."

11/05/2018

Helpful information from Jackson Wellness Group for college students to better mental health.

Tips for students to maintain a healthy mental state. College students are at risk of developing serious mental health concerns.
1. Develop a support network or study groups.
2. Be active. Exercise is important and helps ward off depressive symptoms.
3. Eat well and drink water. Choose a variety of nutritious food. Don’t miss any meals.
4. Get enough sleep. Go to sleep at a reasonable hour and wake up around the same time every day. Keep your room dark and quiet at night.
5. Study early and take frequent short breaks. .

11/02/2018

When Does Grief “End” in the Loss of a Loved One to Su***de? October 17, 2017 | Colleen Sybert Share3.3KTweet125+1Share Written by Colleen Sybert, our AFSP Western PA Chapter’s Chair of Loss & Healing Programs and also co-facilitator of the Su***de Loss Support Group at St. Peter’s Reformed ...

11/01/2018

November 1st is International Stress Awareness Day. With the holidays around the corner, this is something that a lot of people will be experiencing, and sometimes struggle with. It is both a positive and a negative experience and can lead to emotional, mental, and physical problems. So let's take a moment and learn a bit about... We all experience stress on a daily basis, whether at work, home, school, or in a variety of different settings and situations. [ 716 more words ]

November 1st is International Stress Awareness Day. With the holidays around the corner, this is something that a lot of people will be experiencing, and sometimes struggle with. It is both a pos…