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šŸŒæ Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month šŸŒæ

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May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental well-being. Central Piedmont is committed to supporting our students’ mental health through various counseling services designed to foster academic success, personal growth, and emotional resilience.

Available Counseling Services:

  • šŸ« In-Person Counseling: Available across all campuses to help you with mental and emotional health concerns.
  • šŸ–„ļø Remote Therapy Sessions: Offering video appointments for flexible scheduling and easier access. Often, these can be scheduled sooner due to the high demand for specific time slots.
  • šŸ“… Appointments: You can schedule virtual, phone, or in-person sessions on the counselorā€™s assigned campus.

When to See a Counselor:

  • Relationship issues
  • Stress management and coping skills
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Life balance and self-care
  • Goal-setting
  • Substance use
  • Or anything else causing you worry or distress

Contacting a Counselor:

  • šŸ‘„ Our diverse staff are trained in various specializations. When scheduling, communicate any preferences you might have.
  • āœ‰ļø Complete the intake form on our website, and a counselor will contact you to arrange a session.
  • šŸ“ž For general inquiries, call 704-330-6420 or send an email.

šŸŒŸ Highlight Event: Counseling on the Green šŸŒŸ On Apr. 17, the Central Campus Quad was bustling with the “Counseling on the Green” event, which saw over 500 students participate. This event featured:

Student receives a chair massage during Counseling on the Green event

  • Mindfulness meditation
  • Chair massages by our Massage Therapy program
  • Therapy dogs
  • Low-impact yoga
  • “Theater with a Therapist”
  • “Kick Away Your Fears”
  • Gratitude letters

šŸ™Œ Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

  • Massage Therapy Program: Delivered 112 relaxing chair massages.
  • Sondra Hines Yates (NextGen Program): Led enriching yoga sessions.
  • Therapy Dogs International: Provided comfort with their canine volunteers.
  • Human Services Club: Added a refreshing twist with mocktails and affirmations.
  • Student Engagement: Crucial in planning and supporting the event.Counseling on the Green yoga with students

šŸ’” Remember: Mental health is as important as physical health. Utilize our services to improve your well-being and academic performance. Let’s make mental health a priority this May and beyond! šŸŒˆ

For more details on upcoming workshops and activities, visit our counseling services page!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Central Piedmont Counseling Services Staff

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year – but less than half receive treatment? This Mental Health Awareness Month, Counseling Services wants to remind you that mental illness affects many people, and there’s no shame in reaching out for help. Mental health is about more than illness and struggle, of course. It includes fostering healthy habits of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care. It involves enjoying positive relationships, navigating challenges with resilience, and finding satisfaction with yourself and with your life.

Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services encourages you to pause and consider your own mental health right now. What’s working? What would you like to be different? What can you do to move closer to the life you want? You can even take a free, confidentialĀ mental health screeningĀ and access additional information and resources.

Students are invited to speak with a member of our team. Services are free and confidential.Ā Visit us online to learn more!

Mental Health Awareness Month

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Student Walking on CampusMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, andĀ Counseling ServicesĀ encourages you to pause and think about your emotional and psychological well-being. Some things to consider:

  • At some point in their life, 46% of all Americans will show signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental health condition.
  • Mental health concerns (such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and substance use) impact us all, even when theyā€™re not a diagnosable disorder.
  • When not addressed, struggles with mental health impact success in school by affecting concentration, clarity of thought, focus, memory, energy, and engagement in class.
  • Mental health struggles also impact our personal relationships, employment, and general satisfaction with our lives.
  • Fears about what other people think ā€“ as well as personal stigmas around mental illness ā€“ are a primary reason people donā€™t reach out for help. But if youā€™re having a hard time, that doesnā€™t mean youā€™re strange or messed up or bad. Youā€™re not alone in your struggles, and people are eager to support you.

Itā€™s been a difficult few years, and you may be feeling the weight of it. Central Piedmontā€™sĀ Counseling ServicesĀ is here to provide emotional support and help you find new ways to cope as you sort things out. Services are free and confidential to enrolled students. To learn more, complete ourĀ Service Request Form, emailĀ counseling@cpcc.edu, or phone 704.330.6420.