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CAPS spells stress
relief for students
By Matt Davis
Special to the On-line Forty-Niner
Students have dealt
with stress in a variety of ways since the Sept.11 terrorist
attacks depending on how close one was to the tragic event.
Playing video games, going out with friends and talking openly
about Sept.11 has helped decrease stress for Sanporn Kanaprach
during his first year in the management engineering master's
program.
"Driving around at night is relaxing for me," Kanaprach
said. "It gets me outside rather than being confined
to my room for a long period of time."
Phi Loan Le, a psychologist for Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS), said he reaches out to all students on campus
in order to meet students' individual needs and concerns.
Counseling is provided by mental health professionals and
by doctoral psychology interns, under the supervision of licensed
psychologists. CAPS welcomes students of all backgrounds,
value systems and lifestyles.
"Some of the students might come in and talk about other
things due to the events of Sept.11," Le said.
Students talk about their boyfriends, girlfriends and family
relationships. Learning to communicate openly to loved ones
is a great way of reducing stress, Le said.
Preventing stress before it gets out of hand can be difficult.
"Stress tends to build up and explode at the wrong time
whether it is working on a project or studying for a final
exam," Le said.
Le suggests students take frequent breaks when studying for
final exams.
"Closing your eyes and just breathing evenly for a few
minutes can help with stress when studying," Le said.
Students have been affected in a variety of ways that ultimately
affects schoolwork, said Chi-ah Chun, a psychology professor.
Chun recommends students take better care of themselves to
avoid stress. For example, Chun recommends students eat healthy,
exercise, avoid caffeine and surround themselves with family
and friends.
Some students have found refuge in entertainment to cope with
stress.
"I really enjoy watching TV and playing video games,"
said Kiattichai Atthayuwat, a first year student in the electrical
engineering master's program.
Counseling and Psychological Services is located on the second
floor of BH-226. The doors are always open to Cal State Long
Beach students. Appointments can be made between working hours,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling (562) 985-8817
or visiting www.csulb.edu/~caps. For more information, links
relating to Sept. 11 events may be found at www.bsu.edu/web/counselingpsych/september11.htm.
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