We kicked off our #StigmaFreeTXST campaign in May for National Mental Health Awareness Month. Our goal? Destigmatize mental health and highlight resources available to employees so that they can foster their own mental well-being as well as those around them. Thank you to the campus offices who partnered with us for the campaign! In […]
Exercise is an essential part of our lives and is crucial to staying physically healthy, but it’s also an important part of maintaining mental wellness. Running is among the most popular forms of exercise (often synonymous with the term), but for many it can be difficult due to the stress that it can put on […]
With the new school year in full swing, and fall festivities just around the corner, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed with your personal and professional obligations. It is especially important during busy seasons to prioritize time for yourself to recharge and refresh to avoid burnout. According to an article by Taylor and Millear, […]
Gilbert Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker for the TXST Counseling Center and also serves as the coordinator for Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). When he’s not enjoying late nights (and early mornings) with his 14-month-old son, you can find Gilbert outside enjoying the scenic views of the hill country or somewhere playing chess. Learn […]
It’s SNOW COOL to be a Bobcat employee! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Annual Snow Cone event on July 29. We had a blast celebrating our Bobcat family and beating the heat with cool and refreshing sweet treats. Miss out on the fun? Here’s how it went: On the […]
Dr. Caitlin Gabor is a professor of Biology in the College of Science and Engineering. She teaches courses covering Organismal Biology, Behavioral Ecology, and Evolutionary Ecology and her research interests include Animal Behavior, Behavioral Endocrinology, Behavioral Ecology, and Conservation Physiology. While a lot of her time is dedicated to teaching and research, she is also […]
Dr. Richard A. Martinez is a psychologist at the Counseling Center and has served as the Educational Programming and Outreach Coordinator for the past three years. He has experience at multiple universities and has been working with college students to improve their mental health for 13 years. In his free time, you can find Dr. […]
Spring Into Motion has finally come to an end! Our four-week adventure through the program has shown that Texas State knows to get moving in all different kinds of ways. To all those who participated, thank you so much for bringing your excitement and motivation along with you! Trivia questions, wall posts, a constantly updating […]
Rose Trevino works in the Office of Human Resources as the Work Life coordinator. She oversees Bobcat Balance (TXST’s Employee Assistance Program), Employee Discounts, and the Employee well-being program. When she’s not in office fine-tuning the Work Life program, you might spot her exercising for a mental health boost or using wellness time and heading […]
Prepping meals can often be a challenge. We’ve all been there- with ten minutes until you have to be out the door for work, and you can’t find anything to take for lunch. It seems like you must settle for a protein bar or go out to lunch again. While it is better to eat […]