Coming Soon:
Measures to increase first-year students' awareness of their mental and physical health
Mindfulness Course
One of the QEP’s initiatives is the introduction of an eight-week mindfulness course, which is an effective intervention for undergraduate and postsecondary students in reducing depression and anxiety and preventing burnout (Morr et al., 2020). This will be a hybrid course, available in person and online for one hour each week for eight weeks. It will also be recorded, giving all students, including those enrolled online or at off-campus sites additional opportunities to participate.
Here you can find information about the currently ongoing Mindfulness Course.
Fitness Fridays
To promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices, LSUHSC-NO will host Fitness Fridays in conjunction with the Wellness Center. On the first Friday of each month, a schedule of events will be offered around fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and financial wellness. In addition to physical fitness activities supported by the Wellness Center, Fitness Fridays will promote healthy eating options, mental health resources, and financial resources.
These are the upcoming dates for Fitness Fridays:
- February 7th, 2025
- March 7th, 2025
- April 4th, 2025
- May 2th, 2025
- June 6th, 2025
- July 4th, 2025
- August 1st, 2025
- September 5th, 2025
- October 3rd, 2025
- November 7th, 2025
- December 5th, 2025
Headspace
In addition, LSUHSC-NO will provide students with access to Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app designed to make meditation more approachable and accessible. Headspace will be used in conjunction with the stress-reduction workshops and the mindfulness instructor. The app offers comprehensive content covering meditation, sleep, movement, and physical wellness practices. LSUHSC-NO students will experience numerous benefits from using Headspace, including reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep quality, sharper focus and increased productivity, greater emotional awareness and regulation, and enhanced mindfulness throughout their daily activities.
Nutrition Counseling
A nutrition specialist, who is currently a faculty member in the School of Public Health, will be available to provide expert nutrition counseling, develop personalized meal plans, and promote healthy eating habits to the students. In addition to Fitness Fridays, the nutrition specialist will be available to provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education to students, create educational material and resources, and work with counseling services, academic advisors, and other support staff to integrate nutrition practices into existing student support services.
Mental Health and Financial Aid Counseling
A Campus Assistance Program counselor will be on hand to discuss mental health support and mindfulness techniques, including stress management strategies, coping skills, and information about ongoing mental health services. Additionally, students can meet with a financial aid counselor for personalized financial guidance, help with scholarship opportunities, understanding loan options, creating a budget, and addressing any questions about financial aid packages.
