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April 2018 Mental Health Events

Individual Events. Take some time for yourself.

Tuesday 4/3/18
Patio Tuesday: USF Traditions
11:00am-1:00pm
MLK Plaza
This themed event will provide students with a break during the week from classes. Free food, activities, and music.

Thursday 4/4/18 
Knowing the Facts
7:00-8:00pm
MSC 2706
Hosted by A Life Worth Living. “Know the facts about mental illness! We will be discussing relevant statistics, as well as talking about available resources to help those who suffer.”

Wednesday 4/11/18 
Stigma Free!
7:00-8:00PM
MSC 2706
Hosted by A Life Worth Living. “Did you miss our Stigma Free event last semester? Well you're in luck! We'll discuss NAMI's guidelines of a Stigma Free campus, then present Stigma Free certificates to participants.”

Thursday 4/19/18
Play Your Stress Away
4-6pm
Campus Rec Lawn
Join the Center for Student Well-Being and REACH peer health educators for a fun afternoon of coloring, playing, and relaxing during this hectic time in the semester. Pick up some tips on how to reduce your stress and stay focused during finals.

Wednesday 4/25/18
Paws & Relax
11-1pm
Library Lawn
Stop by the Tampa library to pet puppies (and maybe llamas) and relax. Pick up some stress management tips. Hosted by Center for Student Well-Being.

Wednesday 4/25/18
Namaste & Study
5-6pm
FIT Lawn
Stressed about finals? Take some deep breaths, move through gentle yoga, and enjoy some fresh air during this study break.

Wednesday 4/26/18
Massages
11-3pm
MSC
Are you stressed about the end of the semester? Drop in for a free massage to reduce tension and relax. Hosted by Center for Student Well-Being.

Wednesday 4/26/18
Play Your Stress Away
11-2pm
MSC Atrium
Join the Center for Student Well-Being and REACH peer health educators for a fun afternoon of coloring, playing, and relaxing during this hectic time in the semester. Pick up some tips on how to reduce your stress and stay focused during finals.

Wednesday 5/2/18
Therapy Dogs
10-12:00pm
FMHI Atrium (MHC Building)
Hosted by Department of Child and Family Studies / CBCS. Permits students to take a study break during finals’ week and decompress with several therapy dogs.

Group Events. Check in with friends and have some fun!

Wednesday 4/4/18
Emotional Expression through Art Drop In Group
3-4pm
SVC 2124
A picture is worth a thousand words. Come draw, paint, color, or construct art to express, decompress, and reduce stress. Discover your masterpiece by engaging in self-expression through creating art.

Thursday 4/5/18 
Mindfulness Meditation Drop In Group
3-4pm
SVC 2124
Learn and practice the basics of meditation including mindfulness, calm breathing, body scans, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Come to one or come to all, but prepare to leave feeling relaxed.

Tuesday 4/10/18
Learning To Let Go Drop In Group
4-5pm
SVC 2124
Do you feel worried, anxious or nervous all the time? Have you been told you need to stop worrying and let things go? Letting go is a skill that can be learned. This drop-in group will teach you skills to help you manage your experience of difficult emotions that get in the way of life goals

Wednesday 4/11/8 
Active Minds Meeting
MSC 3713
7:30-8:30PM
Active Minds is a national organization, with over 400 student-run  chapters on college campuses in the U.S. & Canada.
Goals include:
Increase ​student awareness of mental health issues 
Promote ​dialogue & remove stigma around mental health  
Create​ campus resources that are comfortable to turn to 
Help​ develop a national movement for student mental health

Friday 4/20/18
BNO: De-Stress Fest
MSC Ballroom
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come to our last BNO of the semester. We will have massage chair, DIY face scrubs, and Moe’s Tacos along with Jeremiah's Ice Cream. Make sure to come in your comfiest clothes or PJ's!!
For more information, click here. 
 
Saturday 4/21/18
2018 University of South Florida Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
Marshall Student Center
Check-in/Registration: 9:00am
Walk Begins: 10:00am
Walk Ends: 12:00pm
Hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, support, and a walk that unites a campus and community – a time to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and our loved ones.