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.

 

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!

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.

*Check back for the Fall 2024 schedule.

Open Art Therapy Studio-Coming Soon!! ▾

Open art therapy studio will take place in the Wellness Suite of URecFit and Wellness starting in the Fall of 2024. URecFit and Wellness will provide arts and crafts supplies, snacks, and music. Come doodle, paint, draw, craft. Create a masterpiece or simply enjoy making something while connecting with others. Come and go as you are able during the open studio times. Arts and craft supplies will also be available in the wellness suite during URecFit and Wellness hours. 

*Please check back for details in September 2024.