Empowerment and education are key in strengthening one’s mental health journey. Being provided the tools and access to resources for coping, healing, and awareness are key in being able to feel balanced and present in our lives, as well as feeling able to be connected and purposeful in our actions. The following resources can help with feeling empowered and educated around different dimensions of wellness and self-development. 

Kognito: An online, interactive tool that helps faculty, admin, and staff recognize signs of psychological distress in students; provides hands-on skills training for engaging in supportive conversations and making effective referrals for mental health services.

Care Team Referral Form: Tool for faculty, admin, and staff to share concerns with Loyola’s CARE Team about students who are struggling emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. 

A sense of belonging is crucial to maintaining emotional and mental wellness. Mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and others are often associated with lack of belonging and at their worst can lead to community and social withdrawal. Being connected to community support helps us to manage stress and often allows for more ideas for ways to cope. The following resources can help establish a sense of belonging and community on campus.

OutLoyola : A diverse group of faculty, staff, and administrators passionate about promoting equality and equity for Loyola’s LGBTQ+ community.

Counseling Center Resources for Faculty and Campus Partners

Counseling Center Quarterly Newsletter: The Retreat:  Quarterly publication that shares Counseling Center updates and highlights resources addressing self-agency, justice and equity, campus partnerships.

There are a number of wellness-based resources to be aware of, especially since our mental health does not flourish or diminish in a vacuum! Things like our physical health, academic readiness, occupational health and more all play a role in our emotional and mental wellness. The following resources can help with addressing holistic wellness for one’s time at Loyola and beyond. 

RecWell Wellness: Loyola’s Department of Recreation and Wellness Website that includes information on resources and services open to faculty, staff, and administrative members. 

Employee Assistance Program: Provides faculty, administrators, and staff with free and confidential counseling, consultation, referrals, trainings, and workshops. 

Human Resources Wellness Page