Welcome back to The Hill!

We are happy to see fellow panthers back on campus but also saddened that the COVID-19 Delta Variant is running rampant throughout the community. So much so, that hospitals are turning patients away once again.  Panthers, while we cannot control the rest of the world, let's protect our community on our campus. 

GET VAXX, STAY MASKED UP, & HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER! 

SEPTEMBER IS

Adjusting Back to College during the Challenges of COVID-19

Dr. Bernadine Duncan, Director of Student Counseling Services
 
The COVID-19 pandemic and its evolving variants have caused rapid, unexpected, and tremendous changes to our daily lives. Adjusting to these changes can cause a wide range of emotions which can range from simple distractions to grasping for survival in an uncertain world.  Some of these adjustments include:
  • gathering information and resources necessary to function at school and work
  • reevaluating who they are as a person and in relationships with others
  • settling into their new routines...

Theresa Nutten (2021), a psychologist at Purdue University, stressed the following points to remember during these times:
  1. This situation is both uncertain and temporary! It’s okay not to feel okay. It’s also okay (and encouraged) to seek help and support!
    1. Consider this a time to reflect on who you want to be during this time.
    2. Focus on what is within your control.
    3. It’s good to be informed, and it’s a really good idea to take breaks from conversations, news, and information related to COVID-19.
  2. Adjustment is a process that looks differently for most people. This process is not linear or well-defined. Patience and flexibility are really important.
    1. Please be respectful of where you are in the process (some self-compassion can go a long way) and also of where others are.
    2. It’s okay to be curious about where your friends, family, and others are in their process and to seek to understand their wants and needs at this time. Don’t forget to tell them what you want and need too!
CLICK HERE TO READ FULL MESSAGE

Student Disability Services

Disabilities can increase suicide risk among college students. Students with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities, like all college students, are at risk for suicide. Research has shown that the risk for suicide is higher if the disability is less visible. Unfortunately, the complexity of understanding the unique needs for college students with disabilities may lead to overlooking risk factors for suicide such as:

  • The severity and visibility of a disability,

  • Holding persistent beliefs of achieving full health and/ or ability, and

  • A disability that is acquired.

  • An unwillingness to seek help because of mental health stigma

  • A denial of the disability

  • Feelings of conflict between one’s self-concept and one’s disability

  • Stopping medication or treatment for a disability

Join the Disability Services Student Board and advocate for those in need. Click Here for  Application
Medical Services Gives Tips On How Families and Friends Can Help Prevent Suicide.

Suicide is a major health concern. Suicide affects people of all ages, genders, and races. It is important to learn about the risk factors for suicide. Then you may be able to help. Click Here for tips on How Family and Friends Can Help Prevent Suicide.
Health Education COVID-19 Update
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Delta Variant: New COVID-19 Wave in Texas

Upcoming Events
Panther PhD & DSSB Interest Meeting
Do you want to get involved, earn a certification and gain employable skills? Join the Panthers Promoting Health Decisions & or the Disability Services Student Board Student Org. 

Monday, September 13, 2021 @6pm
Look for location on Twitter
Team SAFE Training
Sexual Awareness For Everyone Training is required for your organization to conduct any sexual health related program on campus. Register Here

Tuesday September 17, 2021 
Virtual Zoom from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Health & Wellness Fair 
Come enjoy all your wellness resources available to you on campus in one location.

Monday September 20, 2021 
10am - 2pm inside MSC Ballroom
Suicide Prevention
Candlelight Walk
Join forces in Preventing Suicide by showing up and speaking out. 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 
6pm MSC Panther Statue
Peer Educator Training
The Panther PhDs are inviting student orgs to participate in Peer to Peer education training. Come learn techniques and best practices to help boost your students orgs using peer to peer influence. 

Thursday September 23, 2021
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location and more info on Twitter
Did You Miss These Great Events?
Return to campus
Move-in COVID Testing

Students doing their part to protect the campus from COVID by completing a 15min rapid test. Thanks to all for your cooperation. 
WOW Week 
Tea Time with Health Services

Health Services provided tea and cool giveaways while chatting about the great services provided all semester long.
Wishing everyone success this semester!
WOW Week 
Tea Time with Health Services

Health Services visits the Northwest and Nursing Campus
Great to see our panther family.
PVAMU hosted a vaccine clinic on August 31- September 3.

Be sure to stay connected for updates on the next vaccine clinic.

Panthers Protecting Panthers!