Mental Health Week

Be Kind to Your Mind!

Mental Health Week is a semesterly event that promotes well being and healthy mental health habits on campus. For an entire week, each day is jam-packed with events centered around education, relaxation, and fun!

Go out this week and Be Kind to Your Mind, Broncos!

Win prizes by participating in the Mental Health Fair!

At the Mental Health Fair, you can pick up a Well-Being Challenge Card which will be stamped at each table. At the end of the fair, drop the card off at the Western Student Association Student Organization Center table to claim your prize! The card has a tier system, so 3 events will get you one tier of prizes, 5 events the next tier, and 10 events the highest tier!

Schedule
Mental Health Week Spring 2024
February 19-23

  • Animal Racer: 11:00-1:00 @ The Student Center
    Hosted by Campus Activities Board

    CPC Mental Health Notes of Encouragement: 12:00-1:30 @ The Student Center
    Hosted by CPC

    Escape from the Stress: 2:00-4:00 Location TBD

    Board Game Night: 5:00-6:00 @ Lee Honors College
    Hosted by Lee Honors College

    Zumba with Brittney: 7:15-8:00 @ The Student Rec Center
    Hosted by the Student Recreation Center


    Manifesting Monday: Participate anytime on Monday with a Social Media Post. @WMUWSA on Instagram
    Hosted by MH Peer Educators

    3DnD Adventure: 7:00-9:00 @ Waldo Library, 3rd Floor, Room 3015
    Hosted by University Libraries. Paint a 3D printed mini figure in the 3D printing lab.

  • Therapy Dogs & Art Break: 11:00-1:00 @ Waldo Library, Lower Level
    Hosted by the Western Student Association and Campus Activities Board

    Take a Break Tuesday:     Participate all day with a PJ Day.
    Hosted by MH Peer Educators

    Mental Health Fair:     5:00-8:00 @ Student Center Gathering Stairs
    Hosted by WSA, CAB, and HPE

    Greekwide Mental Health Night:     7:00-8:00 @ Kailey Chapel
    Hosted by Greekwide CRU at WMU

  • Stop by the Mental Health Fair in the Student Center anytime from 5:00 to 8:00.
    Check out some of the WMU Departments and Student Organizations that will be in attendance.

    Western Student Association
    Check in, Mental Health Challenge Card, and Merch

    Campus Activities Board
    Stuff-a-plush

    Health Promotion and Education
    Relaxation Station

    International Student Council
    Sending Love Home - Post mail home

    WMU Geology Club
    Crystal Sale

    Unified Clinics
    Behavioral Health Services

    CRU
    writing out our anxieties and trading them in for truth cards

    Mentoring for Success
    Decorating journal and promote services

    Student Recreation Center

    Voices of WMU Gospel Choir

    WMU Libraries

    Other Activities
    Confidence Bracelets
    Mindful Coloring Booth
    360 spinning Photo Booth
    Caricaturist
    Food

  • Therapy Dogs: 11:00-1:00 @ Parkview Campus
    Hosted by the Western Student Association and Campus Activities Board

    Alcohol and Drug Use Awareness: TBD

    Journaling for Climate Anxiety: 3:30 @ Student Center, Room 2213
    Hosted by Compassion in Action WMU

    Western Wednesday: 11:00-1:00 @ Student Center
    Hosted by the Western Student Association

    No Worries Wednesday Painting Event: TBD
    Hosted by MH Peer Educators

    Stress Management Presentation: 5:30-6:30 @ Student Center Ballroom
    Hosted by HPE and WSA

    Karaoke and Pizza Night: 6:30-8:00 @ Student Center Pub
    Hosted by the Western Student Association


    Gratitude Jars: 5:30-7:30 @ Student Center, Room 2209
    Hosted by the United Greek Council

    Harmony for Healing: 7:00-9:00 @ Student Center Mosaic Space
    Hosted by Voices of WMU Gospel Choir

  • Therapy Dogs: 11:00-1:00 @ Aviation Campus
    Hosted by the Western Student Association and Campus Activities Board

    Moluccan Traditional Warrior Shields Clay Workshop:     4:00-6:00 @ Student Center
    Hosted by the Nunusaku Student Association

    Dinner with Delegates:     6:00-8:00 @ Student Center Pub
    Hosted by the Western Student Association

    Thoughtful Thursday:     Participate anytime Thursday with a social media post. @WMUWSA on Instagram
    Hosted by MH Peer Educators


    Yoga:     6:15-7:15 @ Student Rec Center
    Hosted by the Student Recreation Center


    Mental Health and Faith Night:     8:08 @ Student Center, Room 2211
    Hosted by CRU

  • Upcycling to No-Sew Bags: 12:00-1:00 @ Waldo Library Engagement Room, Room 3015
    Hosted by Waldo Library
    Transform thrifted t-shirts or fabrics into stylish bags.

    Reading Party: 2:00-4:00 @ Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Reading Room
    Hosted by University Libraries

    Friendship Making Friday: TBD
    Hosted by MH Peer Educators

    Pickleball Time: 3:30-5:00 @ Student Rec Center Indoor Courts, Lower Level
    Hosted by the Student Recreation Center

    Group Wellness Coaching Session:     1:30-2:30 @ Sindecuse Health Center, Room 3131
    Hosted by HPE