FALL 2023 | October 9-13

Stress management and relaxation are vital to our mental health and well-being. During this week, you're invited to take a moment and participate in our wellness events. Check out our schedule below.

All Week

Post-It Positivity Board
Katz Commons

Positive affirmations and thinking have several health benefits including lowering stress levels and building coping skills. Come to Katz Commons to write and/or take a positive note of encouragement for yourself or a peer.

Monday, October 9

Building a Better Budget
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Katz 241

Budgeting is the fundamental step in achieving financial literacy, and by extension, reaching financial security and freedom. Learn about concepts of income and expenses, analyze spending habits, and establish SMART financial goals.

Presented by the Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center.

Tuesday, October 10 (Law Student Mental Health Day)

Inspiration: We All Have a Carfax Watch Party
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Katz 336

Come support and watch Penn State Law student Avery McLean (President, Mindfulness in Law Society and SBA Chair, Mental Health & Wellness Committee) serve as a panelist. The panel will address mental health and substance use challenges and the importance of asking for support. The goal of this program is to break down barriers, melt away stigmas, and normalize 'the ask' for help.

Presented by the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania.

Wellness Resource Fair
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Katz Commons

Come learn about the various wellness resources available for students at Penn State and in the community.

Wednesday, October 11

Yoga & Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Katz 236

Drop-in anytime for a beginner-friendly five minute morning yoga session. Start your day off relaxed, energized, and focused with yoga and a healthy breakfast.

Thursday, October 12

Reed Smith: Law Student Mental Health Summit
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Virtual

The summit will offer an opportunity for law school students, faculty and administrators to hear from leading mental health experts, legal industry professionals and peers about the unique stressors that can endanger law students’ mental health – and protective steps we can take individually and collectively. Registration is free and available here.

Live Well, Learn Well
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Katz Commons

Learn about how to challenge the belief about what a successful college experience looks like. You will be introduced to flourishing practices and resources to support resiliency and well-being.

Presented by Penn State Health and Wellness Promotion

CAPS Chat
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Katz 009A

CAPS Chat provides informal, drop-in consultation for students with counselors from Penn State CAPS. Meetings are free and no call to CAPS is necessary; same day scheduling is available online from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for both virtual and in-person meetings! Timeslots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meetings are no longer than 30 minutes. Find out more information and schedule here.

Friday, October 13

Donut Stress
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Katz Commons

Stop by the destress event if you are looking for a way to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. This event will be a fun, interactive opportunity for students to take a break and learn about mindfulness, stress management, and sleep.

The event will feature hands-on stations where students can engage in a range of relaxing activities, including: