Be communicative with your supervisor or coworkers if you need help or flexibility with work. Also, if you feel like your symptoms are far more than you can handle, then definitely reach out to a professional mental health expert! Be patient with yourself as you experience symptoms related to having gone through such a trauma.
Beth DeBouck, Marketing faculty
Please enjoy the amazing lands around Las Vegas. We have an abundance of lovely parks and areas for time to reflect and heal.
Anonymous
Take advantage of the trips at the Student Wellness Center. They’re well-prepared for emergencies and safety, and have guides for kayaking and hiking throughout Nevada and Arizona. Being able to get away from campus and the Strip is important for self-care.
Emily Kibble, Student
So many events following the tragedy have had therapy dogs — attend every one possible! For myself, dogs remind me of the unconditional love and joy that can exist in this world.
Anonymous
Embellish the joy of today.
Anonymous
Do not lose hope, Rebels.
Anonymous
You can be perfectly fine one day and fall back into a pit the next day. Neither of those feelings are right or wrong, they're just what you have to feel that day. Things will never be the same, but that can't mean that things can't be ok.
Enrique Gomez, Student
Talk with someone close to you about any concerns you have, fears you may have, and goals you have for this spring semester.
Janet Macias, Student
There are so many wonderful people at UNLV who want to help and care. We see this with all the recovery efforts. I am so proud to be a Lee Business School alumni and equally as proud to continue serving this institution that has given so much to me. We are UNLV Strong!
Amber Ford, Office of Online Education faculty
Be kind to yourself, with the knowledge that something (sirens, police, loud noises, seeing Beam Hall, etc.) may trigger the flood of emotions from that day without warning.
Heather Richardson, Service Learning and Leadership faculty
Practice gratitude for little things.
Anonymous
Recovery happens through the small steps we take day to day to focus on our emotional well-being.
Anonymous
Stick together, do your best to lift each other up, and remember that one of the most meaningful ways to honor the victims of Dec. 6 is to come to campus hungry to learn and ready to challenge yourself, just as the professors who we lost would want and appreciate.
Addison Guida, Alumnus
Please talk about how you feel. There is always someone willing to listen.
Anonymous
Tell the people who are important to you that you love them, remember to love yourself, and be kind to yourself. It is okay to be selfish. It is okay to not be okay. It is okay to take your time to process your emotions. Your emotions are valid and important.
Madi Sackett, Student
Please take care of your mental health. Your mental and physical health go hand and hand. Be vigilant and know where your exits are. Finally, don't write anything off as a drill. Even if it is, act immediately for practice.
Matt Berenji, Alumnus
Where there's a will, there's a way to help and heal. Honesty, open mindedness, and willingness are the keys to this help and will allow it to work in our lives.
Jeremy Perry, Student
Use every resource you can. Don't be scared to ask for help.
Elizabeth Marie Mei Ling Ku, Student