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May 1, 2023
Dear faculty, staff and students,
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to highlight the significance
of caring for our mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health
issues. This month provides an opportunity to build awareness, learn about self-care
strategies and develop skills that benefit ourselves and others.
UAF has a wealth of resources available to students, faculty, and staff to provide
wellness services, mental health assistance and essential skills training. The Student Health and Counseling Center is a great resource for students, offering support groups every semester, outreach services, numerous campus wellness activities and support services, and handouts with community mental health resources.Ìý
The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities promotes a self-care resource page, and the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library has a dedicated page with information
about multiple assist students. is another valuable resource where students, staff, and faculty can participate in
activities that promote happiness and well-being, with links to resources on the UAF
Troth Yeddha’ campus that are designed to support well-being, fitness, and mental
health.Ìý
Employees are eligible for free counseling through the , and those enrolled in a UA Choice Health Plan have access to various health and
wellness programs.
Now is the ideal time to begin discussing mental health. Whether we've personally
experienced mental health issues or have a friend or family member who has, most of
us have been impacted by these challenges in some way. Knowing how to take care of
ourselves and look out for each other can make a significant difference in our lives
and those we work and learn with.
Thanks for choosing UAF.
Dan White, chancellor
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