Welcome to the Mind Spa at Portland State University’s Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). This document is an introduction to the Mind Spa. If you have any questions or concerns after reading this information, please discuss them with your medical provider. Please note: Symptoms of stress and depression can have multiple causes, including environmental, social, emotional, and medical. Please consult your health care professional who understands your specific situation before beginning any self-guided stress management or depression treatment program.

Guidelines/Risks
Massage Chair - 15 minutes is the recommended time for each massage session. Do not massage any particular areas of the body for more than 5 minutes. If using the chair, please take off your shoes.

Light Therapy - Recommended exposure time for your first visit is 15 minutes with subsequent visits ranging between 15-30 minutes. Individuals utilizing the light therapy should not have any pre-existing retinal, or eye disease. Be aware that some individuals have reported experiencing headache, eye strain, fatigue, and insomnia after light therapy sessions. In a small percentage of individuals diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, light therapy has triggered symptoms of mania and hypomania.

Virtual Reality (VR) - Remain seated at all times while using VR glasses.

Your basic responsibilities are:
• To be respectful in speech and manner to the SHAC staff.
• To ask questions about anything you do not understand.
• To follow health advice and instructions.
• To respect SHAC policies.
• To respect the physical space of the Mind Spa – you will be held responsible for any damages incurred that are beyond normal wear and tear.
• To keep appointments or cancel them as early as possible.

I acknowledge that I understand the following information:
• The Mind Spa orientation Questionnaire.
• Any risks or precautions to use the Mind Spa have been explained.
• A Mind Spa appointment may be rescheduled, cancelled, or interrupted due to various circumstances.
• Mind Spa visits are limited to three per academic term.

By signing below I agree that I have read all of the information as stated above and I hereby release and hold harmless The State of Oregon, the Oregon University System and Portland State University, and their employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability whatsoever related to the massage chair, light therapy, biofeedback or other form of treatment/therapy provided hereunder. The use of the Mind Spa is not intended to treat, cure or otherwise heal any pre-existing condition of the user. By signing this document, I hereby give my consent to use the Mind Spa and acknowledge that I do not have a pre-existing condition that could be exacerbated by participating in any of the therapies offered within the space. I am 18 years old or older and have carefully read, understand, and agree to all of the above information.