Mental Wellness Week is March 22-26

03/18/2021

In collaboration from Campus Recreation and Wellness, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and SLU Active Minds Chapter, the second annual Mental Wellness Week is slated for March 22-26.

A therapy dog visits Pius Library. SLU file photo.

A full list of in-person and Zoom events are below.

Monday, March 22

Behind Happy Faces, 7:30 p.m. Learn ways to better understand mental health, personalize the mental health spectrum, learn coping skills and approach a friend who might need help. Presented by Zeta Tau Alpha.

Tuesday, March 23

Guided Meditation, 10 a.m. Join a SLU professor for a 15-minute destresser meditation session.
Mtg ID: 914 3199 3453 PW: 418219
Therapy Dogs, 12 p.m., In-Person at SLUruba. Decrease stress by spending sometime with a CHAMP Therapy Dog. Registration is required for each 10 minute increment. Register at www.shopcampusrec.slu.edu
E-Sports Night: Rocket League, 7 p.m. Come play in the 2v2 Rocket League Tournament! Prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams. Register here.

Wednesday, March 24

Wellness Wednesday Presentation, 12 p.m. Learn about coping through mental health struggles and how to build resiliency through these tough times. Mtg ID: 928 9131 1915 PW: 696618
Trivia with DPS, 7:30 p.m. Play trivia with officers from the Department of Public Safety. Prizes will be given to the top three winning teams. Register at https://shopcampusrec.slu.edu.

Thursday, March 25

Yoga with Sarah, 9 a.m. In-Person at Simon Recreation Center. Join SLU student Sarah for gentle yoga and meditation on the Simon Rec courts. Please register at https://shopcampusrec.slu.edu.
“It's Okay Not To Be Okay” Keynote Speaker, 7 p.m. Archie Messersmith-Bunting, aka the “Feelings Guy,” will speak about reframing the narrative surrounding mental illness and addiction by focusing on feelings & facilitating vulnerable conversations. Mtg ID: 921 0764 6789 PW: 025408

Friday, March 26

Swagon Wagon, 11 a.m. North Campus. See if you can catch the ‘swagon’ wagon for Mental Wellness Week Giveaways.
Authentically Appreciating Popular Wellness Practices, 3 p.m. Come learn about popular wellness trends and practices that have been whitewashed and removed from their original cultural context. Presenters will provide tips for practicing with authentic appreciation to reframe your self-care routine. Presented by SLU Voice for Change and SLU Chapter of American Physician Scientist Association. Mtg ID: 938 6621 8667 PW: 130644

All Week

Ask. Listen. Refer. Take this free online module to learn how to prevent suicide and how to help someone at risk.
Coloring at Home: On-campus resident? Stop by the front desk of your residence hall to pick up a FREE SLU-themed coloring book (while supplies last) to relax and unwind on your own time.
Donations: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) STL is always looking for donations to help support mental health efforts in the STL community. Donations can be made here or at NAMI.org.

For questions or concerns please contact Tori Harwood or Brieanna Criscione.