April 21, 2011
Health Center offers stress management workshop
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Stress is an unavoidable part of life. But the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Health Center is offering a workshop filled with ideas for managing stress for improved academic success.
“Managing Stress for Academic Performance” is an hour-long workshop beginning at 6 p.m. on April 27 at the Student Health Center Auditorium. Research indicates that stress is the top health factor negatively impacting the academic performance of college students. Barb Elam, stress management coordinator for the Student Health Center, will offer ways to improve focus, reduce anxiety about tests and self-motivate to prepare for final exams.
There is no cost to attend the workshop and everyone is welcome.
The Student Health Center’s Wellness Center is hosting workshops throughout the spring semester highlighting assorted health-related issues. You can find the complete schedule on the Student Health Center website at www.shc.siuc.edu or on the Community Health Calendar at www.communityhealthcalendar.siuc.edu.
For more information about the stress management workshop or about any of the events or the services the Student Health Center and its Wellness Center offer call 618/536-4441.