Mental Health Matters: Ways for Students at LBCC to Persevere in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many changes amongst our lives. Months of isolation, stress due to changes, anxiety, depression and fear of Covid-19 has made life challenging for many LBCC students.
The light at the end of the tunnel is in sight as vaccines for Coronavirus are being distributed throughout the United States. Though it has not been forgotten that the global struggle with this virus has not been easy.
“It is important to know that if you are struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Please reach out to someone. At LBCC, there are services available that you can connect with remotely,” said Tiffany Madriaga, counselor and advisor. Her contact information as well as appointment availability can be found at http://cf.linnbenton.edu/wed/hd/madriat/web.cfm?pgID=5154.
Collectively, the staff at LBCC has shown that they care about students and want to provide students with as much support as they can. That said, if you feel as though you might be struggling, especially through these tough times, it is important to remember that they are a great resource to begin receiving help.
Appointments to speak with advisors and counselors can be made at https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/advising/contact.php. They will provide an outside perspective, identify solutions and find more resources to help you with your specific situation; mental or financial.
Aside from seeking advice or assistance from LBCC, “reaching out to a close friend or family member can be very beneficial as we are all going through this together, this has been a helpful reminder I am not alone,” said Megan Oliver, a student at LBCC.
On the other hand, not being able to see loved ones due to the pandemic has been a hardship for many people, inspiring new ways to stay in touch.
“I moved out of my hometown in California to Oregon with my husband and newborn in January, before the pandemic began. It has been difficult to be isolated from family and friends, especially while I’m unable to meet new people. Luckily, I am able to feel connected through phone calls and zoom classes,” Oliver said.
Fortunately, living in this generation we are lucky enough to be provided with the technology that gives us the ability to not only stay connected, but also to continue our education virtually. Platforms such as FaceTime have helped bond students with loved ones they are unable to see in person while still being able to have face-to-face interactions.
Additionally, Zoom allows for a virtual classroom where teachers have access to a wide variety of ways to provide a bit of normalcy for their students while they are unable to be in a real classroom setting.
While students have had to adapt to life online, they also can take advantage of technology for daily activities. Finding a new hobby or passion one way to pass time and grow as a person.
“I’ve picked up the new hobby of building through watching YouTube videos. I’ve made a swing for my daughter, dog house for my Australian Shepherd, and even a boat!” said Oliver.
While her pre-Covid routine included walks through the park, she was able to adapt to the closures and discover a new interest. “I love that my family members can enjoy the things I have built just as much, if not more than I’ve enjoyed getting into this new hobby” explained Megan Oliver.
For others, the pandemic allowed for mental growth through self-reflection and reconnection to old hobby’s.
“It was really tough at first to figure out what to do with my time aside from studying. However, I picked up jogging again which allows me to get rid of all of the anxiety and stress of today and simply focus on jogging,” said Morgan Sylvia, Student Leadership Council director of clubs & student engagement and a student at LBCC.
Quarantine has allowed people to explore their interests and have higher self-awareness.
“Self-reflection has helped me realize even though our situation is unique, thinking back on the trials we’ve been dealt, academic, or otherwise, this is just another obstacle that we will all overcome,” said Sylvia.
Experiencing the changes over the past year has allowed time for many to grow in ways they never expected. As the new year brings more changes, updates on Covid-19 and LBCC can be found at https://www.linnbenton.edu/about-lbcc/college-services/safety/covid19/index.php.
The light at the end of the tunnel is in sight as vaccines for Coronavirus are being distributed throughout the United States. Though it has not been forgotten that the global struggle with this virus has not been easy.
“It is important to know that if you are struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Please reach out to someone. At LBCC, there are services available that you can connect with remotely,” said Tiffany Madriaga, counselor and advisor. Her contact information as well as appointment availability can be found at http://cf.linnbenton.edu/wed/hd/madriat/web.cfm?pgID=5154.
Collectively, the staff at LBCC has shown that they care about students and want to provide students with as much support as they can. That said, if you feel as though you might be struggling, especially through these tough times, it is important to remember that they are a great resource to begin receiving help.
Appointments to speak with advisors and counselors can be made at https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/advising/contact.php. They will provide an outside perspective, identify solutions and find more resources to help you with your specific situation; mental or financial.
Aside from seeking advice or assistance from LBCC, “reaching out to a close friend or family member can be very beneficial as we are all going through this together, this has been a helpful reminder I am not alone,” said Megan Oliver, a student at LBCC.
On the other hand, not being able to see loved ones due to the pandemic has been a hardship for many people, inspiring new ways to stay in touch.
“I moved out of my hometown in California to Oregon with my husband and newborn in January, before the pandemic began. It has been difficult to be isolated from family and friends, especially while I’m unable to meet new people. Luckily, I am able to feel connected through phone calls and zoom classes,” Oliver said.
Fortunately, living in this generation we are lucky enough to be provided with the technology that gives us the ability to not only stay connected, but also to continue our education virtually. Platforms such as FaceTime have helped bond students with loved ones they are unable to see in person while still being able to have face-to-face interactions.
Additionally, Zoom allows for a virtual classroom where teachers have access to a wide variety of ways to provide a bit of normalcy for their students while they are unable to be in a real classroom setting.
While students have had to adapt to life online, they also can take advantage of technology for daily activities. Finding a new hobby or passion one way to pass time and grow as a person.
“I’ve picked up the new hobby of building through watching YouTube videos. I’ve made a swing for my daughter, dog house for my Australian Shepherd, and even a boat!” said Oliver.
While her pre-Covid routine included walks through the park, she was able to adapt to the closures and discover a new interest. “I love that my family members can enjoy the things I have built just as much, if not more than I’ve enjoyed getting into this new hobby” explained Megan Oliver.
For others, the pandemic allowed for mental growth through self-reflection and reconnection to old hobby’s.
“It was really tough at first to figure out what to do with my time aside from studying. However, I picked up jogging again which allows me to get rid of all of the anxiety and stress of today and simply focus on jogging,” said Morgan Sylvia, Student Leadership Council director of clubs & student engagement and a student at LBCC.
Quarantine has allowed people to explore their interests and have higher self-awareness.
“Self-reflection has helped me realize even though our situation is unique, thinking back on the trials we’ve been dealt, academic, or otherwise, this is just another obstacle that we will all overcome,” said Sylvia.
Experiencing the changes over the past year has allowed time for many to grow in ways they never expected. As the new year brings more changes, updates on Covid-19 and LBCC can be found at https://www.linnbenton.edu/about-lbcc/college-services/safety/covid19/index.php.
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