We invite the campus community to participate in a mental health screening day to help bring awareness to mental wellness. Stop by Emerson Suites on Tuesday, October 15th from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. During this time, the Mental Health Flock in partnership with the Department of Health Science and Public Health and Physician Assistant Studies within the School of HSHP will be offering access to a free, anonymous online mental health assessment. This screening is available to all IC students, faculty, and staff, regardless of insurance provider.
The assessment has 36 questions and takes about five minutes to complete. It screens for a variety of common psychological concerns, including depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, frustration/anger, eating concerns, alcohol use concerns, family distress, and academic distress. Results are displayed as low distress (green); moderate distress (yellow); and significant distress (red). Participants will be able to build their own self-care kits.
Please remember that a screening is not the same as a diagnosis. However, if you are concerned about your results after taking the assessment, mental health professionals will be on hand in Emerson Suites to talk with you and provide recommendations for seeking help.
Get a “Checkup from the Neck up” with a Mental Health Screening on October 15
By Jennifer King MacKenzie, September 30, 2024
Reminder
As flu season approaches, it’s time to protect yourself—and those around you—by getting a flu shot here right on campus. On Tuesday, October 15th from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. inEmerson Suites, Ithaca College will once again be holding our annual Point of Dispensing (POD) for faculty, staff, and students to receive a flu vaccination while supplies last. Reserve your flu shot by registering for a timeslot today.