Beating the Blues

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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