Week of programs targets stress

By Friday, April 25, students at Pittsburg State University should be pretty relaxed. Several groups are teaming up to present “Reduce Your Stress For More Success – Promoting Good Mental Health,” April 21-24.

J. T. Knoll, coordinator of student prevention & wellness, said stress can produce physical responses such as headaches, emotional responses such as fear or sadness and mental responses such as increased anxiety.

“ Too much stress can cause problems and affect health, productivity and relationships,” Knoll said.

The week’s activities include:

Monday, April 21
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – a Stress Reduction/Education Interactive Table, Mood Card Giveaway and Free Brain Food, in the Overman Student Center.

Tuesday, April 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Stress Reduction/Education Outdoor Games, Free Brain Food, “Pet-A-Pet” SEK Humane Society Information Table and a Mood Card Giveaway on the Oval.

Wednesday, April 23
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stress Reduction/Education Interactive Table, Mood Card Giveaway and Free Brain Food in the Overman Student Center.

7:30 p.m. - Speaker, Colleen Coffey “The Heard: Talking About Mental Health,” followed by Wal-Mart Gift Card Giveaway in the Crimson & Gold Ballroom.

Thursday, April 24
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - SAC Stress Ball Giveaway on the Oval.

8 p.m. - Karaoke Night, U-Club

Reduce Your Stress for Your Success is sponsored by Gorillas In Your Midst, Student Activities Council, Student Health Services, University Counseling, Student Prevention & Wellness, University Athletics, Admission and Enrollment Services, and Residence Hall Assembly.

For more information, call J. T. Knoll, coordinator of student prevention and wellness at 620-235-4062, jknoll@pittstate.edu.

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