Counseling and Disability Services (C&DS) provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities.  If a student has a documented disability, reasonable and appropriate academic accommodations for students who qualify under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are available to ensure equal access to programs and opportunities at the University.
 

Invest in Success: Stress Management
November 1, 2011
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Michael Levitt Room, Crooker Center

How do you deal with stress? Finals are around the corner and you don't want to get overwhelmed with anxiety! Come share your stress-busters and learn something new with Counseling & Disability Services.

Invest In Success: Test Anxiety
November 29, 2011
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Tutorial Services Center, Second Floor, Crooker Center

Feeling nervous for finals? Let Counseling & Disability Services and Tutorial Services help you relax! We can help you determine your testing style, and give you tips to help you study in the way that works best for you.

Express Your Stress
December 1, 2011
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Crooker Center, downstairs lobby

This is the fall event you don't want to miss! Giveaways, snacks, free chair massages, stress-relieving activities, pet therapy dogs and more! Come out and de-stress before finals.

Please contact Counseling & Disability Services with any questions: 713-525-2169 or shannoj@stthom.edu.

"Paper Cranes for Peace" Update:

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Counseling & Disability Services is inviting the UST community to participate in a memorial project, Paper Cranes for Peace, in order to honor those individuals whose lives were lost from this tragic event and their families.

In a popular Japanese story, it is said that folding 1,000 origami cranes makes a person’s wish come true (see the legend of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes). Our wish is for peace.

The Cranes are up and look glorious in Crooker Center!  We made a total of 1,200 cranes with the help of student volunteers, faculty and staff. The project will remain up for the fall semester.

In honor of this week dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health, C&DS will have a table in Crooker Center with brochures and information available throughout the week. We will also have DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Houston) and Mental Health America – Houston) come to campus on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 and Wednesday October 5 distributing information and talking with students. Information provided will include the signs and effects  of mental illnesses, where to get help (FREE and anonymous resources) and how to help a friend or loved one.

Resources:

• nami.org
• nmha.org
• mhahouston.org
• dbsahouston.org

Contact Counseling & Disability Services if you are concerned about a friend or someone you know, or if you are concerned with your own mental health: 713-525-2169 or 6953.