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With finals already underway and the days getting shorter, it’s completely normal to feel worn down. You’ve pushed hard all semester, and the finish line is finally in sight. As you wrap up your last exams and projects, now is a great time to pause for a quick mental health check-in. Taking a moment to evaluate how you’re feeling can help you finish strong and recover well once break begins.
Step 1: How Are You Feeling Right Now?
Ask yourself: “How am I doing at this moment?”
As finals draw near, we know this time can bring extra stress, long study hours, and added pressure for students. While doing their best academically matters, mental health and overall well-being are just as important.
Here are a few gentle reminders to be mindful of for students to practice during this busy season in the semester:
Starting college is an exciting milestone for families. At the University of Illinois Springfield, we recognize that parents play a vital role in helping their students adjust to college life. With your support and resources from UIS, your student can thrive academically, socially and personally.
Josh's Bench Unveiling: Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Awareness
Join us for a Mental Health Check-In after the unveiling of Josh's Bench to raise awareness on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. The evening will include activities such as coloring, painting, and journaling, all while enjoying s'mores, cookies, and hot chocolate.
The unveiling will be taking place at Noon in the Southeast corner of UHB, facing the parking lot near the sidewalk.
Living in a residence hall in college creates a positive experience for students as they learn and make connections with their peers. Unfortunately, it also means that germs can spread more easily. Staying healthy while in college requires developing good habits. UIS offers a lot of support and resources to keep you thriving throughout the semester. Let’s talk about what dorm disease is, how to prevent it and the services provided on campus to make you feel better sooner.
Starting college is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. It’s a new beginning on your own. You’re in a new place, meeting new people and adjusting to a new routine. At UIS, we aim to help make your first year a memorable one by providing helpful tips about college life that every first year should know!
Your Guide to the UIS Mobile App
There are lots of apps you can download to make your stay at UIS easier. The main one you will want to download is UIS Mobile. You can download UIS mobile on both iOS and Android. It has lots of features, resources, and websites and apps embedded within it.
Upon opening the app, the home page displays:
Chatham Strong: Open Conversation And Connection
Come connect and share in processing the recent tragedy that occurred in Chatham. This event will be an opportunity to gather as a UIS community and join in our grief. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join in informal conversations.
Sponsored by the UIS Counseling Center and Human Development Counseling Program.
The following message was emailed to all UIS students about mental health resources that are available to them as we near midterms.
Hello Students,
For employee awareness, the following message from UIS Counseling and Health Services was sent to all students via email about their resources and services offered during the spring semester:
Hello Students,