AUGUST UPDATES
Mental Health First Aid 8/16, 8/28
Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. This is an 8-Hour IN-PERSON course. You will receive a three-year certification in Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Well Being upon completion. Both sessions are from 8:30am-5:00pm in the Student Activities Center - Room 306. This training is LIMITED to 30 individuals and is on a first come first serve basis.
Problem Gambling Lunch & Learn 8/4
Healthier U has partnered with the Center for Prevention and Outreach to discuss Problem Gambling — the warning signs and how to start the conversation. To register for the upcoming August session (8/4, 12-1pm SAC 306) or any dates offered in the fall, go here.
Mindful Mondays 8/7, 8/21
Practicing mindfulness meditation is good for your overall health and well-being! Relax, come home to your body and start your week off right with Healthier U’s Mindful Mondays! Both the 8/7 and 8/21 sessions are on Zoom from 12-12:30 p.m. Zoom ID 96650053807; Passcode 286618.
Building Healthy Meals Webinar — 8/9
Join WellNYS Everyday on 8/9 and learn how to make meal-prep a breeze! Whether it's a quick mid-week dinner or a plan for the entire week, you'll learn how to succeed. Healthy recipes will also be provided. This session will be recorded and made available on the WellNYS Everyday website. To register, go here.
Walk on Wednesdays 8/9, 8/23
On 8/9 and 8/23 you can join Healthier U by the Academic Mall fountain at 12 noon for a mindful 30-minute walk around campus.
Sun Safety 8/16
Healthier U has partnered with the Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) to discuss sun safety, skin cancer prevention, and how to share these messages with our communities. To register for the upcoming August session (8/16, 12-1pm Hospital Pavilion 4W-0101B) or any dates offered in the fall, go here. A boxed lunch will be provided to the first 30 who register to attend in person!
Meditation and Yoga — Wednesdays @ 12 NOON!
Join Healthier U on Wednesdays at noon in the Resilience at the Brook room on Level 5 of the hospital for yoga and meditation.
