{"id":125782,"date":"2020-08-25T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T00:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=125782"},"modified":"2021-08-24T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T20:01:27","slug":"free-covid-19-mental-health-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2020\/08\/25\/free-covid-19-mental-health-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Free mental health workshops to focus on COVID-19 induced stress"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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Recent data indicates that university students will face a variety of stressors during the unprecedented fall 2020 semester as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic lingers around the world. According to experts, this stress may exacerbate or lead to increased mental health concerns. It can be especially challenging for students in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> where changing regulations limit activities, access to resources and the ability to travel.<\/p>\n

In an effort to reach students more effectively during the pandemic, the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa Counseling and Student Development Center<\/a> (CSDC<\/abbr>) will be offering a variety of services that are free to UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students and can be accessed virtually.<\/p>\n

Starting September 1, CSDC<\/abbr> will offer weekly interactive, educational self-help workshops focused on maintaining mental and physical wellness during the pandemic. The CSDC<\/abbr> Fall Workshop Series<\/a> will address topics such as maintaining healthy relationships and communication, establishing a healthy sleep routine, healing from loss, managing stress and coping with identity and stigma concerns.<\/p>\n