Looking for help in managing the pace and stress of your day?
线上赌场 students, faculty, and staff are now eligible for , a mindfulness and meditation app that provides access to thousands of hours of science-based content designed to help individuals manage stress, improve sleep, exercise mindfully, and remain focused.
A Sept. 8 email from , director of the Student Wellness Center, and , program manager for Wellness at 线上赌场, invited members of the community to sign up for the program, which includes guided programs on such topics as 鈥渂reathing exercises to reduce stress鈥 and 鈥渕editation for parents.鈥
In the first week, more than 850 people at 线上赌场 registered.
鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled we are offering the Headspace app as an additional tool to support the mental well-being of the 线上赌场 community,鈥 says Rotchford. 鈥淚t provides a platform not only for those interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation for the first time but also as a way to strengthen personal practices for those who have already found meditation to be useful in supporting their well-being.鈥
Barthelmes agrees. 鈥淢editation and mindfulness practices have been a part of the 线上赌场 community for many years, and I am excited by a renewed energy and understanding of the benefits of mindfulness as a pathway to support the well-being of our community,鈥 she says. 鈥淗eadspace is a complementary addition to the menu of mental and emotional well-being offerings that provide support along the continuum of care at 线上赌场.鈥
A 鈥淕etting Started With Headspace鈥 webinar is also planned for Tuesday.
In addition to Headspace, the posts a wide range of in-person mindfulness opportunities on its , including yoga classes, drop-in meditation sessions, and regular mindfulness and practice groups, most of which are also open to employees. offers additional programs, including a weekly mindfulness group for faculty and staff.
The idea for the adoption of a campus-wide mindfulness app came from feedback from the community, including a faculty and staff Wellness at 线上赌场 survey, student government initiatives, and , which is working to improve mental health on campus. Headspace was selected after a review of several available apps and a small comparison study that gathered feedback from undergraduates, graduate and professional school students, staff, and faculty.
鈥淭he majority of participants endorsed Headspace as a selection for 线上赌场 primarily due to its name recognition, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive offerings that were inclusive of, but not limited to, mindfulness meditations,鈥 Barthelmes says.
To enroll in Headspace, which is open to all enrolled students and employees who receive their paycheck from 线上赌场, visit the and follow the instructions below:
- Create a Headspace account using your 线上赌场 NetID email address (all lowercase). If you already have a Headspace account, log in with your current credentials through the above link and verify eligibility with your 线上赌场 NetID email.
- Check your 线上赌场 email; you will need to verify your email address to finish the enrollment process.
- Download the Headspace app in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.
- Open the app and log in using your Headspace login details.
For more information on enrollment and how to get the most from Headspace membership, community members are invited to on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m. Additional details are available in an (PDF).
