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Beating the Blues
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What are signs of depression?• Overwhelming or persistent
feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
• Loss of appetite or eating too much
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
• Increased isolation• Not attending classes or other
activities regularly• Irritability or shifts in mood• Difficulty concentrating,
remembering things, or making decisions
• Expressing thoughts of self harm, dying, or suicide
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How can I get help?• Visit a counselor in
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – located on the 3rd floor of Snell Hall. You can make an appointment by calling 541-737-2131
• Spend time with others and talk to people you trust about how you’re feeling
• Take care of yourself – get enough sleep, eat healthy, and try to stay physically active
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How can I support a friend who is depressed or stressed?
• Talk to your friend and listen to what they have to say.
• Offer support and encouragement.
• Continue to invite your friend to do fun things together.
• Never ignore comments about suicide or self-harm.
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Relax using the Mind Spa!
The Mind Spa is a room on campus designed for relaxation and meditation!
Features include:• Full body massage chair• A wall fountain• Biofeedback games• A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
light • And more!
Open from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Contact CAPS at 541-737-2131 to reserve a time.
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To beat the blues, find a way to have some fun everyday This could include any number of things: Exercise, journaling, joining a club or organization, reading for fun, watching a movie or favorite TV show, spending time with friends, or any other activity you enjoy.
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To beat the blues, don’t wait until the last minute
Take larger academic coursework and break it down into manageable pieces. Take advantage of academic resources on campus: In-Hall Tutors, the Collaborative Learning Center (Valley Library), the Academic Success Center (Waldo Hall), or your faculty’s office hours
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To beat the blues, make sure you’re taking care of yourself
Get plenty of rest, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and try to get some physical activity in every day.
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Resources for Help
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) TO TALK TO A COUNSELOR ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS, 24/7
3rd Floor Snell Hall541-737-2131
Oregon State PoliceFOR IMMEDIATE, URGENT OR EMERGENCY HELP , 24/7
Cascade Hall541-737-3010 (non-emergency)541-737-7000 OR 911 (emergency)
Student Health ServicesTO TALK TO A DOCTOR OR PSYCHIATRIST, M-F 9 - 6 PM, SAT 10 AM – 3 PM
Plageman Building541-737-9355
The Mind SpaTO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RELAX, M-F 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Snell Hall541-737-2131 for appointments
Disability Access ServicesTO GET ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY, M-F 8 AM – 5 PM
3rd Floor Snell Hall541-737-2131