Health & Wellness News

As we celebrate Mental Health Matters Month, we are focusing on how expressing ourselves in different ways can raise awareness about mental health, break down barriers between people, build our own wellness and strengthen our communities.

Mental Health Matters Month Activity Guide with weekly activities that can be done while practicing social distancing.

Time: 2:00 – 6:00pm PT Affiliated College: College of the CanyonsPresented and Coordinated by: Active Minds, Psych. Club, and Psi Beta Honor Society 2-3pm Featuring speakers Larry Schallert, Dan Broyles, and a surprise guest speaker!3-6pm Meditation Training, Poetry Exchange, followed by fun and activities. Description: You do not want to miss out on this event! Come spend an afternoon with us as we engage in variety of activities designed to rejuvenate you mentally. Activities will include guest speakers, yoga, meditation, …

Help MHSOAC better understand what you and/or your stakeholders need to know or want to learn about California mental health finances, programs, and outcomes, and how the Commission can best provide access to that information.

This webinar was created to help college students, who have been affected by disruptions in school due to COVID-19.

Mental Health Connector connects undocumented young people with 1:1 psychological support

Virtual Wellness Gatherings help undocumented young people stay grounded and connected to one another.

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, approximately 17% of college students experienced homelessness over the course of a year. In the wake of the outbreak and school closures, there is an even greater need to understand how to identify and support this vulnerable population.

A COVID-19 response guide published this week by Goldrick-Rab’s center, the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, recommends colleges consider how dorm and dining hall closures might affect students who are home and food insecure.

The Each Mind Matters annual social media contest is back! In March, we’ll once again invite our social media followers to help reduce stigma around mental health by showing some lime green love. It’s time to turn social media lime green!