MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORT

WEEK OF MAY 2

Finals week

Monday May 2

Food trucks for finals week celebration, head out!

• Head outside this week with colleagues and enjoy the fresh air! Delicious items Southern Thangs, a local Akron business will be served from 11:00am-2:00pm on Coleman Common.

Friday May 6

Mental Health First Aid Certification

• Pre-register by May 3 for this eight-hour course by emailing Greg Luli at gluli@uakron.edu

WEEK OF MAY 9

Tuesday May 10

Rubberducks game

• Bring your family or plan a night out with your office! The Rubberducks are offering a special for UA employees – just $12/ticket for the game on May 10.
• Reserve your tickets through this link by May 9 to receive the promotional price.
• Game starts at 6:35 p.m.

Wednesday May 11

True Colors: Understanding yourself and how to balance stressors

• Join us to learn more about your leadership style and preferred communication methods. By understanding yourself and your team, you can reduce stress and better navigate interactions. This workshop will be hands-on and participants will walk away with tangible resources.
• 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union, Rm TBD
• Reserve your seat here

Thursday May 12

Starbucks Mingle

• 8:15 - 9  a.m., Student Union Starbucks Lounge
• Before the 9am speaking event, come grab some Starbucks and mingle with colleagues in the Lounge! The first 20 attendees will receive a $2 discount toward your Starbucks order that morning. Those planning to attend the speaking event that morning will travel together to the Student Union Ballroom shortly before 9 a.m.

Active Minds keynote speaker Dr. Kristen Lee, also known as “Dr. Kris”

• 9 a.m. at Student Union Ballroom

• Join us to hear from Dr. Kristen Lee, also known as “Dr. Kris”, an internationally recognized, award-winning behavioral science professor, clinician, author, activist, and Active Minds speaker from Boston, Massachusetts. As the Lead Faculty for Behavioral Science and Faculty-in-Residence at Northeastern University, Dr. Kris’ research and teaching interests include individual and organizational well-being and resilience, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations. Dr. Kris’s work has been featured on NPR, Ted and CBS radio. Her TedXtalk, The Risk You Must Take has over 310k views. Dr. Kris will be joining us from Active Minds, the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.

Webinar: Understanding Mental Illness

• Noon, register in advance here
• More and more, individuals find themselves supporting someone with a mental health issue or needing support themselves. But despite the prevalence of mental health issues, stigma and misunderstanding persist. In this webinar, participants will learn about common mental health conditions, how to seek and find help, and how to support others.

WEEK OF MAY 16

CPAC/SEAC Celebration Week

Monday May 16

Join us for a bicycle mini tour over the lunch hour!

• Colleagues from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center will lead the tour. Bikes are available for free through the Bike Share program, spots are limited to ten participants.
• Noon - 1 p.m.
• Sign up with the rec calendar

Tuesday May 17

Lunchtime walk

• Did you know there are four scenic one-mile walking paths designed through campus? Join us to explore each of them! Lunchtime walks with colleagues will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17, 19, 24, 26. Join colleagues at the clocktower near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at noon.
• Sign up with the rec calendar

Fair & Community Lunch Spot

• Join colleagues at a community lunch spot and to visit with local organizations and benefits vendors. A wellness fair, featuring on and off-campus resources, will be available throughout the duration of the event. Reserved seats for lunch will be marked in Union Market. Bring your lunch and enjoy the company of colleagues!
• Fair at Student Union 2nd floor
• Stop by between 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
• Community lunch spot: tables near Union Market
• Fair tables: Rec Center, Dietetics/Nutrition, Cupboard/LGA [seed library], Anthem, Out Support, PLAG, Akron Bike Club, DAP, Metro Parks, UW Summit, services on campus

Wednesday May 18

Self-care Stones

• 11a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Piano Lounge - Student Union
• Art is a great form of self-care and positive messages provide motivation and affirmations. We invite you to join us in the Piano Lounge of the Jean Hower Taber Student Union to create a painted stone for campus or your office. No skills needed, all supplies will be provided.

QPR - Suicidal Thinking, Behavior, Attempts prevention training

• 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Student Union
• QPR Training will be offered free of charge for up to 15 colleagues. Training will be held in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union. QPR is a Suicidal Thinking, Behavior, Attempts prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of Suicidal Thinking, Behavior, Attempts and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for Suicidal Thinking, Behavior, Attempts for help.
• RSVP here (https://signup.com/go/eShWfte).

Thursday May 19

Lunchtime walk

• Did you know there are four scenic one-mile walking paths designed through campus? Join us to explore each of them! Lunchtime walks with colleagues will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17, 19, 24, 26. Join colleagues at the clocktower near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at noon.
• Sign up with the rec calendar

WEEK OF MAY 23

Monday May 23

Self-care: Why & How

• Join UAs own Dr. Rikky Patton, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Family Sciences, for an engaging discussion about the importance of self-care presentation. This in-person workshop is limited to 30 participants.
• Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/eShWfte
• Noon - 1 p.m.
• Student Union 316

Tuesday May 24

Lunchtime walk

• Did you know there are four scenic one-mile walking paths designed through campus? Join us to explore each of them! Lunchtime walks with colleagues will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17, 19, 24, 26. Join colleagues at the clocktower near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at noon.
• Sign up with the rec calendar

Campus Cupboard Service Project

• 11 to 1 p.m. in Simmons
• Join the Campus Cupboard for a service project from 11am-1pm in the Simmons Hall lobby. Volunteers will inventory, sanitize, and label recent donations collected from residential students. Please can come and go as needed, your help is appreciated!
• Let us know you plan to join, sign up here: https://signup.com/go/eShWfte

Wednesday May 25

Plain Talk About Mental Health

• Do you know what to expect when you see a therapist? Having some information about what to expect can help make seeking out support a little easier. Learn about mental health from Dr. John Queener, professor in the Department of Psychology.
• 2-3 p.m. in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union, Room 316.
• RSVP here.

Thursday May 26

Lunchtime walk

• Did you know there are four scenic one-mile walking paths designed through campus? Join us to explore each of them! Lunchtime walks with colleagues will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17, 19, 24, 26. Join colleagues at the clocktower near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at noon. 
• Sign up with the rec calendar