EIU Health Education Resource Center

Mental Health

Hello! 

Open Sessions for the 2026 Academic Fall Semester

Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a non-judgmental practice that involves being aware of your mind, body, and surroundings. This presentation will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice!

Single Sessions: Mindful U 9/16 from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Weller Lobby

4 week session starting on 9/29/2026 @ 5 PM in Lawson

Fill out this form to sign up:

 https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=124707

*Sessions will continue at the same time and location on 10/6, 10/13 & 10/20.

Self Care

We must prioritize ourselves and continuously take care of our well-being throughout the school year! This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self care.

Open Session: 9/30/26 @ 5 PM in Lincoln Hall Lower-Level Lobby

Open Session: 10/21/26 @ 5 PM in McKinney Hall Lobby

Stress Management

Stress Management. Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, self-care, mindfulness, and much more!

Open Session: 12/2/26 @ 5PM in Andrews Hall Basement

ReST

ReST is a 4-week curriculum that offers a careful selection of evidence-based exercises to build coping skills and promote thriving. The ReST philosophy is that there are many routes to achieving greater resiliency. 

Fill out this form to sign up: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=124707

4 week session starting on 10/27/2026 @ 5 PM in Ford Lobby

*Sessions will continue at the same time and location on 11/3, 11/10 & 11/17

Request a Presentation!

If you are interested in a presentation/program in one of these topics:
• Homesickness
• Stress Management
• Self-care
• Mindfulness University

Fill out a presentation request form: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/program_request.php

Out and About!

Throughout the semester I will also be around campus hosting tabling events and fun programs. Stop by and check out these exciting events!

Tabling: 

- Self-Care Corner 

• 10/2/2026: 7pm Union Food Court Table
• 11/6/2026: 6pm Union Food Court Table
• 11/18/2026: 5pm Taylor Breezeway 

- Additional Tabling

• 10/9/2026: Healthy Relationships Tabling 5pm-7pm @Taylor Breezeway
• 10/28/2026: Stress Management Tabling 4pm-6pm @Taylor Breezeway
• 11/13/2026: World Kindness Day Tabling 3pm-5pm @Taylor Breezeway
• 12/4/2026: Don't Stress. Ace that Test Tabling 6pm-8pm @Taylor Breezeway

Help Yourself to Some Relaxation

Happiness Hacks -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7352/happiness-hacks-how-to-boost-your-mood-naturally/

Beginners Guide to Sun Salutations -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6835/a-beginner-s-guide-to-sun-salutations/

5 Stretches to "Un-desk" your Body -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6554/5-stretches-to-un-desk-your-body/

10-minute AM Yoga Practice -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/3546/10-minute-a-m-yoga-practice-to-start-your-day-right/

5 Bedtime Yoga Poses to Relax - 

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/3501/5-bedtime-yoga-poses-to-relax-and-de-stress/

Available Resources

Want to learn more about your mental health? Check out these resources:

EIU Counseling Clinic

Find a variety of on and off campus resources, make an appointment with our counselors, and learn mental health info.

Project Semicolon: Your Life Matters!

Follow this link for information on suicide prevention, mental disorders, and ways to be a mental health advocate.  

Seize the Awkward

Celebrities talk about how to have hard conversations with friends.