Mental Health

Programs and Initiatives for Mental Health

Prioritize your mental well-being. Lead a healthier student life. Graduate students experience mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and social isolation. According to a recent survey by the American College Health Association, 64% of college students reported feeling extremely lonely in the last year. The COVID pandemic has compounded these feelings of loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression. During this period of social isolation, uncertainty and abrupt transitions, students are prone to further worsening of these feelings.

Open Art Therapy Studio 

Open art therapy studio Arts and craft supplies are now available in the wellness suite during URecfit and Wellness hours. Come doodle, paint, draw, craft anytime during the URecFit and Wellness hours. 

Calling artists and crafters!! We are seeking individuals intersted in leading an art projects, crafts, crochet, knitting, etc. Please email us with ideas, suggestions, or requests for our open art therapy studio.

Upcoming Events:

Crafts Corner Events offered monthly. Instruction and supplies will be provided along with light refreshments.

Wednesay, October 23, 5-6:30 p.m. Halloween Themed Clay Models, URecFit and Wellness Suite, Room 504.

 

Nourish and Connect Dinner Series 

Nourish & Connect is a student dinner series that supports students holistically and fosters community support. Students are invited to share a meal and connect with fellow UMB students from other schools and programs for thoughtful discussions centered around themes of personal growth, cultural wellness, healthy relationships, and finding joy. Nourish and connect dinners will take place in the Intercultural Center in the SMC Campus Center and are co-facilitated by peer health and wellness educators from URecFit and Wellness and student affairs staff members.

Self Care September, Tuesday, September 24, 5-6:30 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Room 311. Register here.

Building Golden Habits, Wednesday, October 16, 5-6:30 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Room 311. Register here.

Cope Out, Thursday, November 21, 4:30-6 p.m. SMC Campus Center Room, 311. Register here.

Coffee Connect Programs 
Coffee Connect and Coffee with a Colleague are social wellness programs that connect students, staff, and faculty. Social wellness is integral in supporting our mental and emotional health. We connect you to a new fellow student or colleague monthly.

Coffee Connect (for students) is an opportunity to meet up one-on-one with students from other schools on the UMB campus for a coffee hangout. Sign up here to be matched with a new student to meet each month. This wellness initiative aims to help students improve their social dimension of wellness. Having healthy relationships with family and friends, and the community is integral to our whole health and well-being. You can opt out at anytime. 

Coffee with a Colleague (for staff and faculty)--NEW!! Now introducing, Coffee with a Colleague! Coffee with a Colleague is an opportunity through URecFit and Wellness for UMB faculty and staff to connect over coffee. Sign up here to be matched with a new faculty or staff member to meet with each month. Meet virtually or in-person. Make a new connection, it's good for your health! The first 3 faculty and staff members to sign-up will receive a free UMB coffee mug!