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The Counseling Center knows that your Journey to Commencement has taken resilience, balance, and self care. They are honored to have supported you along the way! As you move onto your next chapter, remember to keep taking care of yourself as you do your goals.

NYC has issued a heat advisory from Tues May 19, through Wed May 20. Extreme heat significantly impacts mental health, increasing irritability, stress, anxiety, and suicide risk while impairing cognitive function. Psychotropic medications increase the risk of heatstroke.

There are so many reasons to keep going! Here are just a few.

A big day for the Class of 2026!  Seniors picked up their caps, gowns, and regalia in Building 3A before later coming together to celebrate at the Senior Toast in 1P. #CSIClassOf2026 #WeAreCSI

Finals season can be a busy mix of exams, projects and deadlines—and it’s also a chance to practice skills that support you well beyond this week. A few simple strategies can help you stay focused, take care of yourself and keep things in perspective.

CSI graduates are excited and picking up their caps, gowns, tassels, stoles and swag at the Regalia Pop-Up Shop ! Located in Building 3A – First Floor, Dolphin Services. Congratulations Graduates!🐬🐬🎓🎊🧑‍🎓🩵📜

In honor of mental health awareness week, support your mental health and wellbeing with these resources ow.ly/iOIN50YWLBR

Happy Mother's Day to all kinds of moms! 😍💐@abbienana

Today we honor psychiatric nurses and all nurses whose compassion, expertise, and dedication strengthen health care every day. Happy #NationalNursesDay 💙

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the dedicated faculty and staff at the College of Staten Island! Your commitment to academic excellence and student success brings the Dolphin spirit to life every day, both inside and outside the classroom.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, where Mexican forces achieved a historic victory in 1862. It is a day to honor cultural pride, resistance, and the strength of community Enjoy great food, music, and time with friends & family. Celebrate responsibly and safely!

Happy Star Wars Day! Meditate, you must, to feel the Force. Connect to all living things, you will. Powerful, you can become, young Jedi. May the Force be with you, always.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're talking about stigma. Let's make mental health conversations normal, not taboo.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Not just something to agree with… something to actually practice. Taking care of your mental health can look like: • setting boundaries • asking for support • taking breaks without guilt • checking in with yourself, even on the “good” days

April is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) awareness month. PMDD symptoms are severe enough to interfere with work, school, and relationships, sometimes leading to thoughts of self-harm. Get help from your doctor or psychologist if you suffer from PMDD.

To all the amazing administrative professionals at CSI: thank you for your hard work! And especially to Michele Karpeles and Marissa Luisi, thank you for all that you do to make the Counseling Center a success. The students, staff and faculty are grateful for all your help.

Earth Day (April 22) highlights the vital link between environmental health and mental wellness. Spending time in nature significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Engaging in outdoor activities boosts mood, while taking eco-friendly action counters climate anxiety!