Mental Health Trivia with Lunch When: Friday, October 7th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: SMC Campus Center Room 351 Please register here to attend. Did you know that 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition? The SCC will host a fun filled game of mental health trivia for UMB students. Students have…

Red Folder: Assisting Students in Distress Training (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY) When: Friday, October 7th from 3:00pm - 4:30pm Where: Virtual via Zoom - please register here In this training, the UMB community will learn how to assist students who may be experiencing mental health issues. Led by Dr. Jenna Silverman, Clinical Director at the UMB Student…

Take Paws with Therapy Dogs When: Monday, October 2nd at 12:00pm Where: SMC Room 115 Maryland's Pets on Wheels will bring furry friends for all to enjoy, while breaking the stigma around seeking support for mental health. Join us in Room 115 of the SMC Campus Center during lunch time!

Assisting Students in Distress: Faculty/Staff Training When: Monday, October 2nd at 2:00pm Register zia Zoom at this link. In this training, UMB faculty and staff will learn how to assist students who may be experiencing mental health issues. Led by Dr. Jenna Silverman, Acting Executive Director and Clinical Director at the Student Counseling Center, you…

Sound Bath Meditation When: Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:00pm Where: SMC Room 115 Register at this link to participate! Sound healing is suitable for anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxed state of mind. No prior meditation experience is necessary to enjoy this event. The sounds from the crystal bowls place the brain and body…

Toxic Positivity Training When: Tuesday, October 3rd at 5:00pm Register via Zoom at this link. A discussion-based workshop for students to learn ways to talk to themselves and to others with warmth and compassion without falling into the trap of toxic positivity and invalidation. Join this discussion and practice of embracing the unique human emotional…

I Will Listen Campaign Tabling & Giveaways When: Wednesday, October 4th from 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: SMC Campus Center Lobby #IWillListen Campaign Day invites students to create a presence in support of mental health awareness. Pledge to listen to those closest to you. Stigma alone keeps people living with mental health conditions from seeking treatment…

Assisting Students in Distress: Student Training When: Wednesday, October 4th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Where: SMC Campus Center Room 351 Register at this link to participate! In this training, UMB students will learn how to assist students who may be experiencing mental health issues. Led by Dr. Jenna Silverman, Executive Director at the UMB Student…

Mental Health Trivia When: Thursday, October 5th at 12:00pm Where: SMC Campus Center Room 353 Register at this link to participate! Did you know that in 2020, 1 in 4 Americans lived with a mental illness? The UMB Student Counseling Center will be providing prizes and lunch for students who attend this mental health awareness…

Emotion Regulation Toolbox When: Thursday, October 5th at 5:00pm Register via Zoom at this link to participate! Come join in this experience that incorporates evidenced based elements of dialectal behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy and is designed to help you strengthen your ability for managing stress and overwhelming emotion. Emotional and…

Mental Health Panel When: Friday, October 6th at 12:00pm Registration details coming soon! Join us for an interdisciplinary panel of university faculty members and employees willing to share parts of their mental health story and journey with students and the university community. This discussion will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn from the personal…

Words by the Fire When: Friday, October 6th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: SMC Campus Center Lobby/Fire Place Lounge Register at this link to participate! During Mental Health Awareness Week, university students are invited to the fire place lounge for an evening of spoken word and musical performances in addition to a Coffee Connect social…