{"id":571,"date":"2024-10-10T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/?p=571"},"modified":"2024-10-10T13:26:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T13:26:12","slug":"world-mental-health-day-october-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/2024\/10\/10\/world-mental-health-day-october-10\/","title":{"rendered":"World Mental Health Day – October 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day<\/strong>, an important opportunity to raise awareness of mental health, normalize and destigmatize conversations about mental health, and amplify opportunities, strategies, and tools in service to individual and collective mental health.<\/p>\n

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions (SAMHSA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"White<\/a>Much like our physical health and wellbeing, we all have mental health that needs tending to (Project LETS<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The World Foundation for Mental Health<\/a> initially observed World Mental Health Day on October 10, 1992. Over the years their annual recognition and themes<\/a> also note important intersectionalities of identity and experience connected with mental health.<\/p>\n

The following are events, offerings, and resources in support of mental health for Emersonians and beyond.<\/p>\n

Wishing you comfort and peace today, and all days.<\/p>\n

Events<\/h1>\n

Healing Workshop Series<\/h2>\n

The Healing Workshop Series<\/a> hosted by the Healing & Advocacy Collective explores different forms of creative expression that can support healing. Come one time or every time!<\/p>\n

No experience needed, no need to register, all materials and instructions provided.<\/p>\n

Beard Room, Piano Row 202, 5-6pm on Thursdays.<\/p>\n

\"Yellow<\/a>Express Yourself With:<\/p>\n

October 10: Squish Balls
\nOctober 17: Keychains
\nOctober 24: Magnets
\nOctober 31: Mini Pumpkin Painting
\nNovember 7: Clay Bowls
\nNovember 14: Pop-up Photo Book<\/p>\n

Fresh Check Day Mental Health Fair<\/h2>\n

\"Cartoon<\/a>Level up your mental health! Join the annual Fresh Check Day Mental Health Fair on October 16, from 1:30pm-4:30pm!<\/strong> Interactive booths, snacks, free giveaways and prizes! Hosted by more than 10 campus partners, Fresh Check Day is an uplifting event that focuses on checking in on your mental health and how to support others who may be struggling. Show up for yourself and others!<\/p>\n

Yoga for Healing<\/h2>\n

\"Tree<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesdays, 4-5pm through November 13.
\n<\/strong>Little Building, Lower Level, Studio 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trauma Centered Trauma-Sensitive Yoga focused on listening to your body. No physical assists, no experience necessary, mat\/chair provided, and all bodies welcome. Come one time or every time.<\/p>\n

Emerson Wellness Center Ongoing Support Groups<\/a> and Workshops<\/h2>\n

\"Cartoon<\/a>Groups and Workshops can be helpful additions or alternatives to individual counseling. At Counseling Services, groups are free and confidential. You\u2019re welcome and encouraged to attend throughout your time at Emerson.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cProtect Your Peace\u201d Events from Intercultural Student Affairs <\/a>and Emerson Wellness Center<\/h2>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

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  • October 25, 2pm-4pm: Painting Mandalas, Cultural Center, 172 Tremont.<\/li>\n
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    October 30, 1pm-2pm: Peaceful Stretching, Bordy Theater, 216 Tremont.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    October 30, 2pm-3pm: Circle of Control, Bordy Theater, 216 Tremont.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    November 5: Vision Boards and Tea, Cultural Center, 172 Tremont.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Learn More<\/h1>\n

    From Mental Health America: 23% of adults experience mental illness.<\/a><\/p>\n

    –<\/p>\n

    \u201cI don\u2019t get stage fright\u2026I get life fright.\u201d – Jordan Raskopoulos on Living With High Functioning Anxiety.<\/a><\/p>\n