Issue 153 October 2018 A NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Psychiatry prove attention, and promote well-being. 1. Dr. Nisha Mehta-Naik Private confidential sessions on-site in Nutrition Series OHS, HOS118. To help manage stress through healthy S ARAH B AKER Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. eating habits, the University offers a nine- Call x8414 for an appointment. month lecture series and one-on-one No copay nutrition counseling sessions. The series Mental Illness Awareness Week begins in the fall. (MIAW) falls on the first full week of Oc- 2. Weill Cornell Psychiatric Center tober, meaning that this year it will occur (646)962-2820 Yoga October 7-13. MIAW was established by 315 East 62nd Street, 5th Floor This is a seven-week series throughout Congress in 1990 after the National Alli- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. the year designed to focus on different ance on Mental Illness (NAMI) pushed to $15 copay (RU Choice and RU Managed parts of the body. The fall series begins increase public awareness about mental Care Plans) September 10, 2018 in the Great Hall, health and illness and to reduce stigma 20% coinsurance after deductible (Ox- Welch Hall. in talking about mental health issues. In ford Plan) Beginner Class at 12 p.m.; Intermediate 2018, NAMI is promoting the theme of Class at 1 p.m. CureStigma to get rid of the environment 3. Employee Assistance Program Con- Must register at x7788. of shame or fear that prevents individu- sortium als from seeking help. There are several (212)746-5890 Run/Walk Club other days in October further dedicated 409 East 60th Street, Room 3-305 Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm. Meet at Security to the focus on mental health in our so- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. booth at 66th Street. ciety. World Mental Health Day falls on On-call therapist available after hours Step away from the stresses of your day October 10 with the emphasis this year No copay and walk or run with a group or solo at on young people and mental health in a your own pace. See Tim Blanchfield, Fit- changing world. Recent previous themes Occupational Health Services ness Manager, for more information. include mental health in the workplace OHS serves to promote a culture of physi- (2017), psychological first aid (2016), cal, mental, and emotional wellness. Two Fitness Center dignity in mental health (2015), and liv- nurse practitioners and an occupational Exercise is also vital for maintaining ing with schizophrenia (2014). Further- health nurse are available to help with mental fitness, and it can reduce stress. more, October 11 is National Depression any stress you may find yourself dealing Located on the 6th floor of Founders Hall, Screening Day, and October 9 is National with. The office is located in HOS 118 for from free weights to cardio equipment Day Without Stigma. drop-ins, or call x8414 to schedule an ap- and classes, the gym contains several op- The goal of these October events is pointment. tions to fit everyone’s fitness needs. For to increase awareness about mental ill- http://inside.rockefeller.edu/hr/occupa- more information and to find classes you ness, promote community outreach and tionalHealthServices may be interested in, click here: http:// public education, advocate for treatment inside.rockefeller.edu/hr/aboutGym. and recovery, and fight stigma that pre- Mindfulness Practices for Stress Reduc- vents people from seeking help for mental tion Stressed over childcare? illness. At the Rockefeller University, we Tuesdays, 12pm or 12:30pm, RRB110; Bright Horizons offers backup daycare have the chance to do that too. Rockefell- September – May for when your regular arrangements are er has many resources available to those Stress is one of the biggest contributors to unavailable. They have center based and struggling with mental health, if one just poor health. Its effects can cause physical at-home care available. Call 877-BH- knows where to look. One common com- illness, damage relationships, and nega- CARES for more information. plaint I have heard from the campus com- tively impact work performance. Mind- munity is that these resources may be hard fulness meditation is a means to reduce to find, so I have worked with Human Re- stress, boost the immune system, im- CONTINUED TO P. 2 - sources to compile this list below: 1 based on your position or immediate needs, so CONTINUED FROM P. 1 - please reach out to Human Resources if you are unsure which option would be best for you. Editorial Board Stressed over Eldercare? We do have fantastic resources available Bright Horizons offers assistance in at Rockefeller, but from my experience, some Jim Keller finding a home health care provider. students are hesitant to use them. Cost should Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor Call 877-BH-CARES for more infor- not be a factor, as the psychiatry services avail- mation. able are either free or a small co-pay. Some Chew-Li Soh Stephanie Marcus people are afraid of their mentor or peers find- Associate Editors Financial Well-Being ing out that they are struggling, as this may Retirement Planning - A TIAA repre- affect the perception of them as a scientist. Sarah Baker sentative is available on-site to discuss As a community, let’s break the stigma of be- Editorial Assistant, Webmaster, Distribution your personal financial situation. This ing able to talk about mental health. Mental Megan Elizabeth Kelley includes discussions about saving for health is just as important as physical health Copy Editor, Communication college, purchasing a home, etc. while and Rockefeller is working hard to foster an continuing to save for retirement. environment of overall well-being for its com- Nicole Infarinato Saving for College – Applying for col- munity. Academia can be a highly stressful Copy Editor, Distribution lege can be stressful, but what about place in which to work, especially if one lacks Melissa Jarmel paying for college? The University of- encouragement from a superior or peers. The Copy Editor, Website Traffic fers you the option of payroll deduc- university is a place where support can come tions for the NY State 529 plan. Find from many levels that all contribute to the cur- Johannes Buheitel out more at www.NYsaves.org. Ad- rent and future success of its trainees. One of Emma Garst ditionally, the University offers tuition the most protective things that I have found Copy Editors reimbursement for fulltime staff em- for my own mental health is feeling a sense of Guadalupe Astorga ployees. community, both inside and outside of the lab. Nan Pang So look out for each other, find things to en- Designers gage in that you are passionate about, and take While most of these resources are avail- advantage of the resources Rockefeller has to selections.rockefeller.edu able to students, post-docs, faculty, and em- offer. This is how we will set up trainees to be [email protected] ployees at Rockefeller, the options may differ successful, productive, and satisfied. Keep the Secrets, But Share the Magic M ELI ss A JAR M EL With another academic year under- The most affordable way to see the center orchestra tickets at face-value. The way and Halloween at our heels, what bet- show is by entering the Friday Forty on number of returned tickets fluctuates ev- ter time to see Harry Potter and the Cursed the TodayTix app. Every Friday from 12:01 ery day (though rainy days tend to have Child? In this two-part play, the Hogwarts a.m. until 1 p.m., you can put in an entry more), and this is not a guaranteed option. students that we came to know so well for the following week’s shows, and then You could wait all morning and go home through J.K. Rowling’s seven book series they contact the winners between 1 p.m. empty-handed. now have kids who are attending the same and 5 p.m. that same Friday. New blocks school of witchcraft and wizardry and of tickets are released every few months This was the option I decided to go having their own adventures. from the box office if you want to avoid with to see the show this summer. I always Like many Potter fans, I picked up paying marked-up resale prices, but you bring something to read with me to pass the script when it was published, hoping might have to wait a few months for your the time, but I’ve also had many wonder- for a nostalgic hit of the magical world date. However, another Broadway secret ful experiences meeting new people in from my childhood. And like many fans, I to getting a ticket to a nearly sold out show theatre rush or cancellation lines because was disappointed with what I read because is cancellation lines. The show’s popular- everyone already shares a common inter- it didn’t have the feel of J.K. Rowling’s ity and the day’s weather usually deter- est in the show. There is also often a sense writing, making it easier to start nitpick- mine how early people start forming a line of camaraderie in waiting so you can pop ing at the plot and some character devel- at the box office for cancellation tickets. out of the line to get food or coffee or find opments. I still knew I was going to see the These are tickets that are returned to the a restroom. This summer, I got in line show because I’ll see anything Harry Pot- box office on the day of the show; the box around 9:30 a.m.