Samuel Merritt University Student Services

08/08/2024

Theo Levy lost contact with his parents 20 years ago due to a car accident. Fortunately, he was adopted by the chairman of Boyd Group, who raised him into the man he is today. Now that he has finally returned to his hometown, he swears to find his biological parents with the pendant he has.

05/27/2023

May is

Remember— Currently enrolled SMU students have access to FREE Counseling services via 2 options:

1) SMU Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC). Sessions are available either via Zoom or in person on the Oakland campus.

2) TimelyCare - A 100% Tele-Health Company offering free mental and medical care including:

● Medical: 24/7, on-demand access to a medical provider that can treat a wide range of common illnesses like cold and flu, sinus infection, allergies and more
● Scheduled Medical: scheduled options to speak to a medical provider
● TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything at anytime
● Scheduled Counseling: scheduled options to speak to a licensed counselor (limit to 10 visits per year). Common concerns include topics such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, adjustment to school, etc.
● Group Sessions: Weekly Guided Meditation and Yoga Group Sessions, plus specialized discussions throughout the year.

Sign up now by going to timelycare.com/samuelmerritt to register. You will sign up with your preferred name and school email address and then can have visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, laptop, or desktop. TimelyCare is available from anywhere in the United States.

11/27/2022

Today is the final day!!! Currently Enrolled SMU Students – we need your help!!!

Today is the LAST day to complete the very important NCHA-III survey, a Nationally recognized assessment designed to gauge the health and health behaviors of University students.

The 3 Top Prizes are still up for grabs!! Three Randomly selected winners will be announced on Monday. All participants are automatically entered to win.
● Apple iPad Pro
● Apple Watch
● Apple AirPods

How You Can Participate and Help?

Students:
1. Students who are currently enrolled in the Fall 2022 semester, Check your SMU email for an email entitled: “SMU Invites you to Complete NCHA Survey - Win an iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Amazon gift certificates & more!”
2. Find the Unique User Link in that email and click on it to complete the survey.
3. The NCHA-III is a voluntary and confidential online survey which takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. We recommend taking it in one sitting.

Note: Your participation is completely voluntary and confidential. To ensure confidentiality, e-mail addresses are destroyed by ACHA before data are compiled and shared with Samuel Merritt University. The raw data file that is shared with your school will not contain any unique identifiers. If you feel that answering specific demographic questions might reveal your identity, you may leave them blank. You may answer only some questions, or you may choose not to participate in the survey at all. Any reports or publications based on this research will use only group data and will not identify you or any individual as being affiliated with this project.

11/03/2022

Currently Enrolled SMU Students – we need your help!!!

Starting tomorrow, November 4th, 2022, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the VERY important NCHA-III survey, a Nationally recognized assessment designed to gauge the health and health behaviors of University students, with a focus on how those factors might impact their academic performance. The survey covers a wide range of health issues including alcohol and other drug use, sexual behavior and health, mental health, abusive relationships, personal safety and violence, sleep, nutrition and exercise, and much more.

In appreciation for participating, all students who complete the NCHA will be automatically entered to win one of the following 5 prizes:
● Apple iPad Pro
● Apple Watch
● Apple AirPods
● $150 Amazon Gift Card
● $100 Amazon Gift Card

How You Can Participate and Help?

Students:
1. Check your SMU email beginning on Friday, November 4th and look for an email entitled: “SMU Invites you to Complete NCHA Survey - Win an iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Amazon gift certificates & more!”
2. Find the Unique User Link in that email and click on it to complete the survey.
3. The NCHA-III is a voluntary and confidential online survey which takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. We recommend taking it in one sitting.

Note: Your participation is completely voluntary and confidential. To ensure confidentiality, e-mail addresses are destroyed by ACHA before data are compiled and shared with Samuel Merritt University. The raw data file that is shared with your school will not contain any unique identifiers. If you feel that answering specific demographic questions might reveal your identity, you may leave them blank. You may answer only some questions, or you may choose not to participate in the survey at all. Any reports or publications based on this research will use only group data and will not identify you or any individual as being affiliated with this project.

05/09/2022

May is

Since 1949, Mental Health America and their affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings.

The 2022 theme – “Back to Basics” – provides foundational knowledge about mental health and mental health conditions and information about what individuals can do if their mental health is a cause for concern.

Taking a Mental Health screening at mhascreening.org can help you to better understand what you are experiencing and get helpful
resources. After that, consider talking to someone you trust about your results, and seek out a professional to find the support you need.

While you may not need this information today, knowing the basics about mental health will mean you’re prepared if you ever need it. Go to mhanational.org/may to learn more.

Remember --- Currently enrolled SMU students now have access to FREE 24/7 Mental and Physical Tele-Health Care via TimelyCare including:
● Medical: 24/7, on-demand access to a medical provider that can treat a wide range of common illnesses like cold and flu, sinus infection, allergies and more
● Scheduled Medical: scheduled options to speak to a medical provider
● TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything at anytime
● Scheduled Counseling: scheduled options to speak to a licensed counselor (limit to 10 visits per year). Common concerns include topics such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, adjustment to school, etc.
● Group Sessions: Weekly Guided Meditation and Yoga Group Sessions, plus specialized discussions throughout the year.
**See the last picture for May's Class Schedule!

Sign up now by going to timelycare.com/samuelmerritt to register. You will sign up with your preferred name and school email address and then can have visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, laptop, or desktop. TimelyCare is available from anywhere in the United States.

**Currently enrolled SMU students can also still be seen for medical and mental health visits at the SMU Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC). www.samuelmerritt.edu/shac

02/04/2022

Big News!! Currently enrolled SMU students now have access to FREE 24/7 Mental and Physical Tele-Health Care via TimelyCare including:

● Medical: 24/7, on-demand access to a medical provider that can treat a wide range of common illnesses like cold and flu, sinus infection, allergies and more
● Scheduled Medical: scheduled options to speak to a medical provider
● TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything at anytime
● Scheduled Counseling: scheduled options to speak to a licensed counselor (limit to 10 visits per year). Common concerns include topics such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, adjustment to school, etc.
● Group Sessions: Weekly Guided Meditation and Yoga Group Sessions, plus specialized discussions throughout the year.

Sign up now by going to timelycare.com/samuelmerritt to register. You will sign up with your preferred name and school email address and then can have visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, laptop, or desktop. TimelyCare is available from anywhere in the United States.

**Currently enrolled SMU students can also still be seen for medical and mental health visits at the SMU Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC).

05/14/2021

Keep it up Bay Area!! 👏

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/coronavirus/bay-area-could-be-first-region-in-california-to-reach-herd-immunity-ucsf-doctor/2542558/?fbclid=IwAR1QWgLkYj74GGmdv8IVJ86UrWXh9WiA9ZD7Na614b2k9l2MVUwOjnor8mk

The Bay Area may be approaching a COVID-19 turning point — herd immunity. Experts say it doesn’t mean the virus will disappear, but it will have a harder time spreading.

05/04/2021

May is
This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. Now, more than ever, we need to combat the stigma surrounding mental health concerns.

During the month of May, we will be focusing on different topics that can help process the events of the past year and the feelings that surround them, while also building up skills and supports that extend beyond COVID-19. Watch for postings all month!

A great starting point for anyone who is ready to start prioritizing their mental health is to take a mental health screening at MHAscreening.org

It’s a quick, free, and confidential way for someone to assess their mental health and begin finding hope and healing.

Ultimately, during this month of May, Samuel Merritt University wants to remind everyone that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is possible. By developing your own , it is possible to find balance between life’s ups and downs and continue to cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
For more information, visit 👉🏼www.mhanational.org/may.

05/01/2021

During the month of May we elevate, honor and celebrate our Asian Pacific community. When I asked Dr. Beth Ching what is most important to remember this year, she said “despite anti-Asian hate, we recognize that our Pan-Asian cultures are beautiful and nurture our spirits.” In line with that sentiment, we encourage our Asian Pacific community to continue to be bold, phenomenal, and fierce in every way imaginable as you continue extraordinary family legacies, take your dreams to new heights, and lead with impenetrable and unabashed fearlessness.

This month, we ask our SMU community to take time to listen and hear, act, and make change to positively transform the experiences of our Asian Pacific community.

Learn more at https://asianpacificheritage.gov/

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Celebrations and Resources
• AAPI Women Lead https://www.imreadymovement.org/
• Asian Pacific Heritage May 2021 Events https://asianpacificheritage.gov/
• Asian Pacific Heritage Online Guide (San Francisco) https://apaheritage.org/ -guide
• Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American Health Information Resources
• Oakland Asian Cultural Center Upcoming Events – Oakland Asian Cultural Center (oacc.cc)
• OCA Sacramento-Asian Pacific American Advocates https://www.ocasacramento.org/mission
• San Mateo County API Caucus https://www.smcapi.org/aboutus

Watch, Listen, or Read
• SMU APIDA Month 2019: Empire of Care, presentation by Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy https://youtu.be/Ea3ejyLCzz8
• SMU Library List of AAPI resources https://samuelmerritt.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?idx=&q=asian
• Minari https://a24films.com/films/minari
• Our America: Asian Voices https://abc7news.com/our-america-asian-voices-aapi-documentary-american-and-pacific-islander/10551148/
• PBS Asian Americans https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/
• See Us Unite for Change, May 21 8 PM (EST) MTV https://deadline.com/2021/04/ken-jeong-host-aapi-heritage-month-celebration-see-us-unite-for-change-mtv-1234746190/
• The Farewell https://a24films.com/films/the-farewell
• They Call Us Bruce podcast http://blog.angryasianman.com/search/label/podcasts
• Nextshark Asian American News https://nextshark.com/

Report and Mitigate Hate Against Asian Americans
• Stop AAPI Hate https://stopaapihate.org/
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/

SMU and Sutter Resources for Students and Employees
• Students| can make an appointments by contacting the SHAC via Dr. Anglyn Sasser at 510.879.9200 x 7320 or at [email protected].
• Students and Employees| Sutter Employee Assistance Program call toll free at (800) 477-2258 24/7
• Spiritual Guidance for All Faiths| Sutter Health 24/7 Chaplain Urgent and Emergency Requests - please page the on-call chaplain at (510) 801-5050 and enter your full telephone number.

National Numbers
• Crisis Line Talk| 1-800-273-TALK
• Crisis Text Line| Text HELLO to 741741
• Asian Languages| 1-877-990-8585

04/29/2021

https://brenebrown.com/blog/2021/01/25/introduction-to-you-are-your-best-thing-a-conversation/ -popup

Brené Brown: We could start the story of this book when you texted me to ask if we could talk, and I thought you wanted to continue our ongoing conversation about wallpaper and landscaping—but what came before that? When did the idea for this book come to you?

04/22/2021

How many can relate with this??

“It wasn’t burnout — we still had energy. It wasn’t depression — we didn’t feel hopeless. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless. It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing.

Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield. And it might be the dominant emotion of 2021.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html?referringSource=articleShare&fbclid=IwAR2xBeNIPkXny4dGyoUxdmiLZEtJYtl6AC70J2YoYYDjdsvpLXIGG18NhsM

The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

04/09/2021

What is Consent? It's as Easy as Tea
https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2021

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