In this edition

• Take the Stress and Depression Questionnaire

• Avoid the mid-semester slump

• Become a Mystery Shopper and get free food

Events

10/1/2025: Last Call for the Welcome to Well-Being Challenge. This challenge is about you, and health behaviors that you want to include in your routine. Get started now, and celebrate with us in mid-October by winning great prizes and honoring your accomplishments. 

10/2/25: East Baltimore Community and Connection Stroll. This 20-30 minute lunchtime stroll is a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people and boost your well-being.

10/5/25: Flatwater Canoeing Trip. Join the Outdoor Pursuits instructors to learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the lakes and calm rivers of Maryland. The trip will involve transportation, a paddling lesson, and a chance to explore while learning about local wildlife. No previous paddling experience is necessary, and gear is provided. Registration is required by Tuesday 9/30 at 4:00pm.

Multiple Dates: National Alliance on Mental Illness #IWillListen Week. Starting on 10/6, this week-long program aims to reduce stigma and improve skills around discussing mental health and emotional well-being. 

10/6/25: Mindful Mondays. Color, paint, or work on a puzzle on the Homewood campus. Bring your own project, or use available supplies. 

Featured Resources

TimelyCare. Free on-demand telehealth appointments for mental and physical health concerns.

Primary Care. Medical services for illness, injury, chronic disease, preventive health, and health education for Hopkins students and learners.

Stress and Depression Questionnaire. This anonymous online tool helps to assess how stress and depression may be affecting you and provides an opportunity to confidentially chat with a counselor online.

From the SHWB Blog

Quick tips for avoiding the mid-semester slump from an occupational therapist. It’s natural for your energy and focus levels to change through the term. These strategies can help you steady your rhythm and stay on track.

Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta. Try this simple, flexible dish created by KSAS grad student Aishani Dave. It relies largely on pantry staples for when you don't have time to meal plan.

Satisfying grab-and-go snacks. The right snack can be the difference between a day that’s productive and enjoyable, and one plagued by fatigue and grumpiness.

From the Hub

Connie's brings comfort food to new student center location. Baltimore-born co-owners Shawn and Khari Parker will serve their signature chicken, waffles, and a variety of other culinary offerings.

Hopkins researchers pitch future of science and tech at Innovation Summit. Fueled by federal funding, JHU researchers and scientists seek investors to back their ideas to bring discoveries to the market.

Hopkins No. 7 in 'U.S. News' Best Colleges rankings. The university was recognized for academic excellence and low student debt.

One Free Thing

Free meals for "Mystery Shoppers" from Hopkins Dining. If you regularly dine on the Homewood campus, apply to be a "Mystery Shopper." You will get a free meal in exchange for structured, anonymous feedback that will be used to improve Hopkins Dining's options. You don't have to be enrolled in a Homewood program, but you do have to visit and dine on that campus at least once a week to qualify. In addition to the initial free meal, Mystery Shoppers will receive Dining Dollars for their participation in the program.

Photo of the Week

A student contemplates a work of art at the Baltimore Museum of Art during a recent "College Night" event. Museum visits offer a variety of mental and physical health benefits. Check out the "Arts & Recreation" section of our list of free and discounted stuff for students to find some options near our Baltimore and D.C. campuses.

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