Join UConn’s Suicide Prevention Committee for Fresh Check Week 2021! Take a look below at our uplifting set of mental health awareness related events this week and join in the fun!
The Fresh Check Day Initiative aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.
The Case for Uncertainty
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
9 AM - 10 AM
Research has proposed that the experience of uncertainty and a tendency to avoid uncertain states may play a role in the development of anxiety and mood disorders. This special topic seminar will explore the role of uncertainty in our psychological life. Topics covered will include a brief overview of how the mind attempts to resolve ambiguity, inconsistent thoughts, as well as a discussion on how opening ourselves up to uncertainty may lead to a more enriching psychological life.
Join us 3/16/21 at 9am for an approximately 40 minute presentation followed by 10-15 minutes of open time for questions, reactions, and comment.
Be Yourself: BYO Craft Night & Pet Photo Display With The Rainbow Center
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
6 PM - 8 PM
Do you love pets? Do you like crafting? If so, come join the Rainbow Center for Be Yourself: BYO Craft Night & Pet Photo Display!
For this event, we are requesting photo submissions from patrons of their pets in advance of the event through our social media. Once the photo submissions are received, we will then create a slideshow presentation to showcase at our craft night! We encourage folx to bring their own art/crafting supplies and come join us for a night of relaxation! Be Yourself through artistic expression and pet photos!
Link to event: zoom.us/j/94822054270?pwd=bzl2MzVRQmk5N25Hbm12ZzhoeUp1Zz09
Meeting ID: 948 2205 4270 Password: xUs71z
Link to photo submission: forms.gle/UU9Jyp9q3TB59imDA
Open Mic
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
6:30 PM - 8 PM
Student Support Services presents an Open Mic Night for ALL UConn students to participate, or just to enjoy! It will be a safe zone for spoken word, song, joke, dance, and sharing your talents. Join us for a fun and uplifting night! We hope to see you there!
Link to event: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/sssevents
We're Not Really Strangers
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
7 PM - 8 PM
Wellness in Color
Friday, March 19th, 2021
10 AM - 4 PM
Stomp Out The Stigma Walk
Monday, March 15th, 2021
1 PM - 2 PM
As part of Fresh Check Week, you are invited to walk two miles in order to STOMP out the Stigma that can be associated with mental illness and suicide. We will walk in solidarity to raise awareness about the importance about talking about and caring for college student mental health.
The two mile on-campus loop will include a walk with UCPD’s Sgt. Cheney and Tildy! If you haven’t met Tildy yet, come meet another lovable UConn pup. Registration is required for the in-person walk. A virtual option is also available. Meet for the Walk between the School of Business and the Rec Center.
Please understand that masks are required throughout the entire event and adhering to all COVID protocols is still in place. Dairy Bar gift cards will be given to registrants who complete the walk.
Link to register: suicideprevention.uconn.edu/stomp-out-the-stigma-walk/
Paint Your Art Out for Fresh Check Day
Monday, March 15th, 2021
3:30 PM - 5 PM
Join us for a step-by-step paint (or drawing) session, thanks to a "Muse Paintbar To-Go" video. We will be hosting this as a hybrid event, with space for 20 people in Werth Tower & others virtually.
To reserve an in-person spot: s.uconn.edu/rsvpforpaint
Link to this meeting: s.uconn.edu/paintyourartout
Guided Meditation inspired by Forest Bathing
Monday, March 15th, 2021
5 PM - 6 PM
Join SHaW health educator Nisheli Ahmed for a guided meditation that is forest bathing inspired! Hosted by SHaW and AsACC for Fresh Check week. No meditation experience required, all are welcome!
Link to this meeting: uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/nia14003
Aware About Rare: Student Panel on Rare Diseases and Mental Health
Monday, March 15th, 2021
7 PM - 8 PM
Link to this meeting: uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m1438a0ce15fca38211898c4a20358949
Meeting ID: 120 742 9189 Password: 2TYnC9i4BTX
For more information, contact: Nishelli Ahmed at nishelli.ahmed@uconn.edu