Dear COE Community,
“Over the past decade, we have seen enormous advancement in promoting the notion that mental health is important for everyone, that it can be intentionally strengthened, and that it is intrinsically connected to our physical health and overall well-being,” states Arthur C. Evans, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association in his APA Monitor article “Mental health makes us whole.” He addresses recent concerns from some that increased attention to mental health in schools and the workplace is taking way from the “real issues” we should be prioritizing. Dr. Evans argues that “attention to mental health does not happen at the expense of other issues. To the contrary, research consistently shows that good mental health is foundational to what enables us to do things like learn math or reading, make decisions, and socialize with others. For many, this is a shift in how they view mental health—as not only about treating illness but also essential to overall health and to optimizing our daily functioning.”
In keeping with the statements by Dr. Evans, the CSUN campus is committed to wellbeing and offers many mental health resources at the new CSUN revitalize website: https://www.csun.edu/revitalize. Now with over 4,000 views!
Our CSUN Campus Care Recovery Program also is offering 2 exciting self-care events in the next two weeks supporting wellness and self-care for our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners. I strongly urge you to attend these in-person and virtual events!
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 3:00pm In Person student self-care performance and art show at the Soraya! Snacks and gift card giveaway! Multimedia Art Competition Exhibit/Showcase
The Revitalize Student Multimedia Art Competition showcase will be held at the Soraya’s Grand Lobby. Come see student art inspired by self-care and wellbeing. Programing during the first hour will invite guests to sit for the performances of poetry and song. Art submitted in the fine arts and photography categories will have its pieces displayed on easels in the Grand Lobby. In the second hour of the event, guests will have an opportunity to leisurely walk through the Grand Lobby and experience the displays. Attendees who stay for the duration of the event will have an opportunity to win $50 and $100 gift cards chosen at random at the end of the event. See attachment Read more and Register for this event
Tuesday, April 26, 9 am - 4 pm Virtual all day self-care conference CSUN REVITALIZE CONFERENCE
Please join the Revitalize one-day virtual conference for a series of workshops and keynote speakers focused on wellness and collective healing, well-being, and revitalization. The final keynote speaker features the return of Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, who presented to over 400 CSUN attendees in her presentation last semester! Come to some or all of the conference events! See attachment and Learn more and Register Now
To read more of the article “Mental health makes us whole”, go to https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/03/ceo
For a list of other self-care options, please see our COE self-care website for resources for faculty, staff, students, and the community at:
https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/self-care/articles-information-self-care
I hope that you can attend these 2 wonderful events that promote wellbeing for all!
Warmly,
Shari